Water Resource & Compliance Manager

Position Snapshot
Location: Lisbon (Portugal)
Scope: Worldwide
Company: Nestlé Business Solutions (NBS) 
Full-time/Hybrid (2 days in the office per week according to our internal policy)
Languages: Fluent in English, additional languages are a plus

About us

Nestlé Business Solutions (NBS) is at the heart of the Nestlé Group. We provide Supply Chain, Financial, HR, Sustainability, Digital & Social Media, CRM and Consumer Engagement services to enable Nestlé to engage with millions of consumers worldwide. We are a multicultural and diverse team of professionals. We are passionate about digital innovation and driving continuous improvement processes with colleagues across the world. 

We are looking for talents who are eager to learn, team player, digitally-savvy, with an entrepreneurial mindset, and who can flourish in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. 

If this describes you and you are looking to join a business where you can really add value, it is time to consider joining NBS!

At Nestlé Business Solutions (NBS), diversity and inclusion are core values. If you have any special needs, count on us to adapt your position.

Position Summary

As Water Resource & Operational Compliance Manager, you will play a critical role in safeguarding Nestlé’s water resources across manufacturing operations worldwide. Acting as a global subject matter expert, you will drive water risk assessment, mitigation strategies and governance, ensuring sustainable water availability today and in the future.

You will contribute to enterprise-level decision-making by translating complex technical insights into actionable recommendations, while fostering a strong culture of water stewardship and compliance across markets, zones and business units.

A Day in the Life…

• Lead Water Resource Reviews (WRR) within Nestlé Internal Audits (NiA) across selected manufacturing sites


• Assess compliance with internal standards and local/international regulations related to water


• Identify, evaluate and monitor operational and reputational water resource risks across sites


• Consolidate data into centralized dashboards to support risk visibility and reporting readiness


• Deliver audit reports and governance-level recommendations to senior stakeholders


• Supervise water sustainability due diligence for CAPEX projects (greenfield, M&A, capacity expansions)


• Support development of technical standards, tools, and training materials for global deployment


• Build internal capabilities through trainings on water resource management and hydrogeology topics


• Promote water stewardship initiatives and collective action at watershed level


• Engage with internal stakeholders and external partners including consultants, authorities and academia

What Will Make You Successful

• Master’s or PhD in Hydrogeology


• Minimum 10 years of experience in operational water resource management


• Strong expertise in hydrogeology and industrial water resource management


• Proven ability to operate at enterprise level, influencing without direct authority


• Experience translating technical risks into strategic insights for senior decision-making


• Solid understanding of water quality, treatment and regulatory frameworks


• Strong communication and facilitation skills (reports, trainings, stakeholder engagement)


• Ability to work in complex, multicultural and cross-functional environments


• Passion for sustainability and water stewardship

Key Competencies

• Water Resources Management (advanced / expert)


• Environmental Sustainability leadership


• Coaching and capability building


• Stakeholder engagement and influence


• Functional leadership and governance contribution

What we offer

Here at NBS we care about our Talents, and we continuously work to have our teams engaged and our people achieving their best professional performance, without forgetting personal development and work-life balance. Joining us will bring you:
•    Development of expertise in Nestlé’s Shared Solutions Business
•    Immersion in a culturally diverse team
•    Local and international exposure
•    Flexible working environment
•    Engagement and wellbeing activities
•    Competitive salary and annual bonus according to your performance
•    Meal allowance card
•    Flex Benefits - At NBS you can chose what benefits are more suitable for you
•    Make part of the Nestlé Club and get discount in several partners
•    Free coffee (and good coffee) at the office
•    Company equipment according to professional needs
•    Medical support available at the office
•    E-learning courses and training program to get you where you aim to be
•    Career progression and possibilities for international career

Who We Are

At Nestlé, we are committed to enhancing quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. Water is at the heart of our operations, and we are dedicated to ensuring its sustainable and responsible use across the value chain.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply now and help us secure water resources for future generations.