Procurement Business Partner Specialist - Direct Materials

Procurement Business Partner Specialist - Direct Materials Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness—We are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven. Position Summary Our roots were planted here in 1894, and we have since expanded to 24 manufacturing facilities nationwide. St. Louis, a hidden gem, offers a unique blend of big-city amenities and a small-town feel. Discover a rich culture, world-class schools, top-notch healthcare, and affordable living. With neighborhoods to suit every lifestyle, St. Louis is the perfect place to call home. Join us in this vibrant city, where we proudly work together to make a difference in the lives of people, our pets, and the environment. As a Procurement Business Partner Specialist – Direct Materials, you’ll lead procurement for your consumer business unit and serve as the key liaison between Marketing, Supply Planning, and Category teams. You’ll translate business strategies, demand changes, and innovation priorities into actionable insights—ensuring material readiness, cost competitiveness, and supply continuity. This role plays a critical part in driving business results through Innovation & Renovation (I&R) initiatives, enabling the successful launch of new products while maintaining a resilient and efficient supply network. In this role you will: Serve as the primary Procurement point of contact for your assigned brands/business unit, building strong cross‑functional partnerships with Marketing, Supply Planning, and Finance. Translate business strategies, brand priorities, and demand changes into actionable procurement insights. Provide recommendations and influence decision‑making by communicating trade‑offs across cost, supply risk, and speed‑to‑market. Act as a core project team member on innovation and renovation initiatives, ensuring procurement engagement early in the process. What Will Make You Successful Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build trust and influence across functions Ability to translate complex business needs into clear, actionable plans Comfort operating in a fast‑paced, evolving environment with shifting priorities Strong project management and organizational skills with attention to detail Analytical mindset with the ability to synthesize data into insights and recommendations Proactive, ownership‑driven approach with a focus on delivering results Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in business, Supply Chain, or related field 2+ years’ project management, purchasing, procurement, logistics or related experience Theapproximate payrange for this position is $63,000 to $90,000. Please note that thepay rangeprovided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location. Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and acompetitive total rewards package, which includes a401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range ofother benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at About Us | Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com). It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace. To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home. The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: View phone number on click.appcast.io. This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. #J-18808-Ljbffr Nestlé S.A.