Tactical Buyer
Full Job DetailsJob Description
Location: Head Office – Lahore
Function: Supply Chain
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree (Engineering / MBA preferred)
Experience: 1–2 Years
Position Overview
Join Nestlé as a Tactical Buyer and play a key role in ensuring smooth and compliant procurement operations. This position is responsible for managing end-to-end purchasing transactions, collaborating with internal stakeholders and suppliers, and maintaining accurate procurement data in line with company policies and global standards.
A Day in the Life
As a Tactical Buyer, you will:
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Convert purchase requisitions into purchase orders while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely execution.
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Partner with local business teams to understand operational requirements and translate them into procurement actions.
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Provide insights, updates, and operational feedback to Business Partners and Heads of Procurement (HOP).
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Conduct spend analysis, retrieve and analyze procurement data, and map Procure-to-Pay (P2P) channels to identify improvement opportunities.
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Coordinate with local suppliers for onboarding, operational support, or supplier transition activities as guided by sourcing/category teams.
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Support sourcing strategies within budgeting and price planning cycles.
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Contribute to innovation, renovation, and cost-optimization initiatives in alignment with category strategies.
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Ensure compliance with the Nestlé Supplier Code and support audit-related actions at the site level.
What Will Make You Successful
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Basic understanding of procurement, sourcing, or supply chain processes.
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Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to provide timely transactional support.
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Excellent coordination, communication, and follow-up abilities.
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Detail-oriented approach with strong compliance and process discipline.
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Proficiency in MS Excel; familiarity with SAP or other ERP systems is an added advantage.
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Analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a proactive ownership mindset.
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Eagerness to learn and grow within a dynamic supply chain environment.