Procurement Business Partner

Location: Switzerland
Work model: Hybrid / Full time
Contract type / duration: Permanent contract

Start date: As soon as possible

Reimagine what coffee can be. Reimagine what you can become.

As Procurement Business Partner at Nespresso, you will be the key link between Procurement and the business for solid board and corrugated packaging. You will work closely with Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, factories and category teams to understand business objectives, translate them into procurement priorities and help deliver premium packaging solutions at the best value. This is a highly connected and versatile role, where you will support complex renovation and innovation projects across multiple SKUs, while navigating supplier challenges, factory constraints, quality topics and supply risks.

How you-ll make an impact as a Procurement Business Partner

• Act as the Procurement Business Partner for Nespresso packaging, staying deeply connected to business priorities across Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain and factory operations.
• Translate business objectives, premium brand needs and renovation plans into clear procurement priorities, business cases and value-creation opportunities, while engaging at the early stages of project development to shape sourcing strategies.
• Drive complex packaging initiatives across a broad portfolio of SKUs, balancing business ambition, technical feasibility, quality and cost.
• Partner with category managers and suppliers to secure the right packaging materials, including solid board, corrugated and paper-based solutions, at the best value.
• Work closely with three factories and cross-functional teams to anticipate and resolve supply, quality and operational challenges with calm, pragmatic and business-focused solutions.
• Influence senior stakeholders, factory teams, suppliers and marketing functions by listening carefully, challenging constructively and bringing pragmatic solutions.
• Contribute to procurement objectives, including savings, value creation, service level, compliance, risk management, sustainability and business continuity.

What will make you successful

• Solid experience relevant experience in procurement, category management, procurement business partner or a related role, ideally in packaging, manufacturing or FMCG.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders, factories, suppliers and marketing functions in a clear and agile way.
• Technical curiosity and solid analytical acumen, with an interest in packaging materials, industrial set-up, production lines, cost drivers and lean thinking.
• Ability to manage ambiguity, complexity and stressful situations with calm, resilience and a solution-oriented mindset.
• Business-oriented mindset, with the confidence to challenge constructively, propose alternatives and balance premium brand expectations with operational and procurement realities.
• Comfortable working with data, digital tools and business systems to support analysis, decision-making and stakeholder discussions; experience with tools such as SAP, Power BI, ERP systems or Microsoft Office is a plus, with curiosity and agility to learn new technologies.
• Excellent communication in English; French or an additional language is a plus.
• Embodying our WECAN behaviours: Speed over Perfection, Collaboration over Consensus, Courage over Comfort and Learning over Knowledge.

What to expect from our hiring process

We are committed to an inclusive and respectful hiring experience and are happy to provide reasonable accommodations if needed. Our workplaces are fully accessible and supported by a strong safety culture, with modern installations and procedures to ensure a safe environment for everyone.

The hiring process typically includes a video interview with Talent Acquisition, an interview with the hiring team, a final interview and offer. We review applications as they are received and close the role once a strong list of relevant candidates is identified, so we encourage you to apply early. All information is treated confidentially.

Ready to grow together?

Apply now and reimagine what you can become.

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