Nestle

Project Buyer – Technical Procurement

Nestle
Posted 10/21/2026internshipIssy-les-Moulineaux • FranceMid-LevelSeniorWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in Procurement processes, including sourcing, bid analysis, and supplier performance monitoring. Proficient in data analysis and reporting using Excel and Power BI, with strong project management and communication skills in a matrixed environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Master’s Degree In ProcurementSourcing And Bid AnalysisProject Management SkillsProficiency In Microsoft 365Strong Excel Skills

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Gather and analyze the needs of plants and project teams
  • Participate in sourcing, supplier benchmarking, and the preparation of requests for proposals
  • Support sourcing consultations in Ariba, monitor responses, and conduct technical and commercial analyses of bids
  • Prepare supplier comparisons and recommendations, and support negotiations with the lead buyer
  • Support the monitoring of technical and CAPEX projects, including procurement strategy, risks, timelines, contracting, purchase orders, and implementation
  • Participate in monitoring supplier performance and improvement plans covering cost, quality, service, and lead times
  • Identify, document, and track savings and value-creation opportunities
  • Support compliance with Procurement processes, including Competitive Bidding, decision traceability, the Vendor Life Cycle, and the PR-PO-receipt-invoice cycle
  • Analyze and consolidate Procurement data; create or improve Excel and Power BI reports
  • Participate in process digitalization initiatives using SharePoint, Power Query, Power Apps, or Microsoft Lists
  • Prepare meeting materials and minutes, and track actions with internal and external stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Master’s degree (or equivalent) with a specialization in Procurement, Supply Chain, Industrial Management, or an engineering degree
  • Strong command of English is essential
  • Excellent analytical and summarization skills
  • Good understanding of procurement processes
  • Sourcing and bid analysis skills
  • Strong project management skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and strong Excel skills
  • Keen interest in SAP, Ariba, Power BI, Power Query, and digital tools
  • Curiosity, rigor, and autonomy
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Clear and effective communication skills
  • Team-oriented, with a results- and service-oriented approach
  • Ability to work in an international, matrixed environment

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Fixed salary paid over 13 months
  • Profit-sharing and performance-based incentives, depending on company results
  • Flexible working policy
  • Option to work remotely up to 2 days per week, subject to role eligibility and the company-school schedule
  • Extensive training opportunities
  • Integration of AI into day-to-day work
  • Support in transitioning to employment through the Nestlé Needs YOUth program
  • Benefits offered by the Social and Economic Committees
  • Supplemental health insurance and disability/life coverage, with employer contributions exceeding 50%
  • Happy Trainees certification
  • Engagement Jeunes certification

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Hard Skills
Procurement ProcessesSupplier BenchmarkingTechnical And Commercial AnalysisSavings TrackingData AnalysisExcel ReportingPower BI ReportingDigitalization InitiativesSAPAriba
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsClear CommunicationTeam-OrientedCuriosity
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft 365ExcelPower BIPower QuerySharePointPower AppsMicrosoft Lists
Industry Keywords
ProcurementSupply ChainIndustrial ManagementCompetitive BiddingVendor Life Cycle