Nestlé Purina PetCare - Procurement Support Specialist - Portogruaro Plant (VE)

At Purina we are committed to create richer lives for pets and the people who love them, providing high quality nutrition for cats and dogs and doing more of what matters for pets, people and planet.

Position Snapshot

• Nestlé Purina Italy, Portogruaro Plant (VE)


• Permanent, full-time role


• Nestlé welcomes people with disabilities


• 3 years of previous experience in similar roles


• Demonstrated success in delivering competitive advantage to the business through development and implementation of sourcing strategies for the spend category in charge over a sustained period


• Fluency in Italian and English is required


• Compensation Package: CCNL Industria Alimentare, 1° Level, Gross Annual Base Salary: €45.000,00

Position Summary: 
The Procurement Support Specialist is responsible for understanding, communicating and helping to implement sourcing strategies on a local level (at the market) including new or changing items/services, P2P channel management and of new suppliers. The Procurement Support Specialist gathers data and business requirements and conveys local requirements to transmit them to Local Business Partners and Local Sourcing teams and Above Market Category teams for setting actions/strategies accordingly.  He/she will work to liaise with the NiM stakeholders for assigned scope focused on functions and plant, production and Co-Man sites in the Market concerned. 

A day in the life of the Procurement Specialist:

• Provide the Local Business Partner with information and requirements gathered through the daily business and report to him/her on a regular basis


• Proactively understand the business needs and requirements within the assigned scope for functional and plant level requirements in the NiM serviced


• Carry out as directed any data retrieval, analysis and representation required, mapping how ordering (P2P) and channels work within the locations serviced, and identify improvements to be targeted              


• Interface with local suppliers as required to help with any supplier development, or supplier switch out activities as directed by category and sourcing teams


• Work with HOP and Business partners to integrate sourcing plans and outcomes in local budgets and price planning processes as required                


• As directed by category and sourcing teams, act to integrate innovation, renovation and post award cost improvement elements from suppliers into all in scope functional or site/production processes, ensuring that all supplies to that site adhere to Nestlé's Suppliers Code and all actions from audit events are acted upon


• Provide information and support for Procurement Ensure Supply process - PES(e.g.  Prioritized list of materials for risk analysis, input for criteria for risk analysis).     

What will make you successful? 

• Demonstrated ability to successfully lead projects


• Demonstrated successful use of risk management, analyses, responsible sourcing and supplier relation management


• Negotiated successfully in cross-functional and cross-market teams. 

What we offer? 
At Nestlé we believe that success is driven by people. That’s why we offer a well-rounded benefits package designed to support well-being, growth, and quality of life:

•    Work-life balance – flexible working arrangements and hybrid options
•    Continuous learning – access to training, certifications, and development programs
•    Health & well-being – private health insurance and wellness initiatives
•    Corporate welfare – flexible benefits platform
•    Career growth – internal mobility and development opportunities
•    Inclusive culture – collaborative and people-first environment. 

What does it mean working at Purina?
At Purina, we’ve worked hard to create a high-performing and caring environment where everyone belongs, and where everyone can push themselves. 
When you join our mission to create richer lives for pets, the people who love them and the planet we share, you’ll find lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and expertise, both at Purina and across the wider Nestlé community.
You’ll become part of a passionate and successful international team who, as industry pioneers and leaders in their field, are continually striving for better. Who feel safe and supported to challenge, to experiment, to drive change and to be their true selves at work.
We’re committed to ensuring the whole team can experience the power of Purina, pushing their limits and realising their full potential.
That’s the Power of Purina.
Are you ready to discover what’s possible?

Kindly submit your CV in English to be considered for this position.