Local Sourcing Manager

About the role

Nestlé, the world’s largest food and beverage company, is seeking a Local Sourcing Manager for its Accra office. You will lead the development and execution of sourcing strategies for locally managed categories, ensuring alignment with Nestlé’s global procurement standards.

Key responsibilities

• Lead a team of Strategic Buyers to define and implement category strategies using Nestlé’s Strategic Sourcing tools and templates.
• Conduct demand, market, category, and supply‑risk analyses to build deep category expertise.
• Plan and execute negotiation events to secure best‑in‑class Total Cost of Ownership contracts.
• Ensure compliance with Nestlé’s Corporate Business Principles, procurement policies, and supplier codes.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to integrate category plans into local budgets and price‑planning processes.
• Drive supplier innovation, continuous cost improvement, and manage contract and supplier relationship performance.
• Maintain accurate contract and supplier master data in SAP.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum 5 + years of experience in strategic sourcing or procurement.
• Proven track record of delivering competitive advantage through effective sourcing strategies.
• Leadership experience managing teams and driving results.
• Strong negotiation, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Required skills

• SAP contract and master data management.
• Experience with e‑auctions and procurement tools.