Sr. Specialist, Sustainable Sourcing

Nestlé Operational Services Worldwide SA is seeking a Sr. Specialist in Sustainable Sourcing in Cleveland, OH. This role involves operationalizing Nestlé's Sustainable Sourcing strategy, leading cross-functional teams, tracking vendor performance on sustainability, and collaborating with procurement and business stakeholders. The position emphasizes innovation, strategic thinking, and achieving key performance indicators within the Sustainable Sourcing Program. This job is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.
Foods you love. Brands you trust. And a career that empowers you to grow. At Nestlé USA, we're all working towards the same goal - to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity - and responsibility - to be there for every moment in our consumers' lives.

Joining Nestlé means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive.

This position is not eligible for Visa this role, you are responsible for operationalizing Nestlé's Sustainable Sourcing strategy by engaging with procurement and business stakeholders to drive sustainability outcomes. You will lead cross-functional teams and manage key projects, ensuring they align with Nestlé's commitments and providing monthly updates to Procurement Leadership. Tracking vendor performance on sustainability and recycling using existing tools and templates is a key responsibility, as well as working with internal stakeholders to achieve key performance indicators within the Sustainable Sourcing Program.

Job Duties /Deliverables:
Operationalize Nestlé's Sustainable Sourcing strategy by engaging across Procurement and business stakeholders to drive sustainability outcomes Lead cross-functional teams and scope, schedule, budget of key projects that meet our Nestlé commitments, with monthly updates Procurement Leadership Track vendor performance on sustainability and recycling using existing tools and templates. Work with internal stakeholders to achieve key performance indicators (KPIs) within Sustainable Sourcing Program Support the Nestlé USA (NUSA) sustainable sourcing strategy in close collaboration with Direct Procurement leadership Align support and be transparent where possible across all Nestle operating companies in the United States market Work with the category procurement teams and Business Partner teams to embed greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction, regenerative agriculture, and sustainable sourcing objectives into business and Procurement strategies - including functional development, 7-Step Strategic Sourcing Process (7

SSS), Market Business Strategy (MBS), personal development plan (PDP) and team objectives Conduct regular communications to help develop pipeline of initiatives with internal partners and external organizations, in alignment with Nestlé USA Sustainable Sourcing strategy Serve as a 'category expert' in sustainability for Nestlé; conduct regular communications around sustainable sourcing and sustainability activities between internal partners and external organizations, in alignment with the Nestlé Sustainability strategy Participate in external organizations, including non-governmental organizations (NGOs), government, etc.

to help develop collaborative initiatives that reduce cost, enable scale, and produce needed results for Nestlé USA Sustainable Sourcing strategy

Critical Experiences/

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in related field required Minimum 5 years of experience in Procurement or Supply-Chain with proven success of category management or 5 years of experience working on sustainability related topics, such as climate, water, waste, recycling, packaging, agriculture preferred

Qualifications/

Certifications:

Exceptional business acumen, using broad-based knowledge of sourcing, procurement, supplier management processes, supplier diversity and inclusion Understanding of, and passion for, business justification for sustainability of suppliers and demonstrate strong change leadership Ability to interface and influence within the organization Practical spend category experience with one or more categories in their area of responsibility Demonstrated strategic buying ability Candidate must be quick at study, proven ability to adapt to…