Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness—We are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven. **Position Summary** Our roots were planted here in 1894, and we have since expanded to 24 manufacturing facilities nationwide. St. Louis, a hidden gem, offers a unique blend of big-city amenities and a small-town feel. Discover a rich culture, world-class schools, top-notch healthcare, and affordable living. With neighborhoods to suit every lifestyle, St. Louis is the perfect place to call home. Join us in this vibrant city, where we proudly work together to make a difference in the lives of people, our pets and the environment. As a Sr. Specialist Procurement Business Partner (Indirect), you’ll be responsible for owning the Business Partner relationship with key stakeholders across multiple groups across the larger demand generation and corporate services functions. You will develop partnerships with category owners and act as the direct contact for procurement. Additionally, your role will be crucial in driving sustainable solutions with suppliers, while engaging in key functional initiatives to align business needs with sourcing strategies.    + Represent the Above Market and At Market Procurement Team in business review meetings. + Assist with information flow between functional stakeholders and sourcing teams to effectively deliver business strategies and strategic planning. + Partner with functional stakeholders and buyers to align on key metrics of the business or function in support of the Operational Master Plan (OMP). + Own and measure cost improvement targets and projects. Report to functional stakeholders as appropriate. + Monitor business goals delivered by the functional teams and help periodically reassess the targets. + Identify specific cost improvement opportunities and present them to the demand generation and corporate services stakeholders for prioritization, resourcing, and implementation. + Monitor progress against targets and identify gaps. Effectively communicate these findings as well as gap closing strategies to Procurement leadership and stakeholders each month. **Requirements** + Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field + 3+ years' of experience in procurement, marketing, logistics, supply chain, or related field The approximate pay range for this position is $87,000 to $115,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with Company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at About Us | Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com) . **REQUISITION ID:** 370436 It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace. To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home. The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467. This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at https://www.nestlejobs.com/privacy . Job Requisition: 370436