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Remote procurement specialist jobs are open across the U.S. in sectors like technology, healthcare, manufacturing, and financial services, at companies ranging from remote-first SaaS firms to large enterprises running distributed supply chain teams. Employers hiring remotely right now include Outlast, IMSolutions, and Nebius. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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At Nestlé Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden of Life®, Nature's Bounty®, Vital Proteins®, Orgain®, Nuun®, BOOST®, Carnation Breakfast Essentials®, Peptamen®, Compleat Organic Blends®, and more. We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases.
At Nestlé Health Science, we bring our best for better lives. Our people are challenged to bring fresh, diverse views and make bold moves to empower healthier lives through nutrition. We know brilliant ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Here we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and collaborate with teams that champion focused and forward thinking. We are committed to fostering professional growth and celebrating the achievements of our people along the way. We offer dynamic career paths, robust development, opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe, and benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.
Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers.
Position Summary:
This role offers an exciting opportunity to influence and optimize strategic marketing investments across the business. The Senior Specialist will lead the development and execution of sourcing strategies for Brand Advertising and Consumer Marketing categories, including RFP management, contract negotiations, pricing, terms and conditions, and related sourcing activities. Through strong supplier partnerships and effective negotiations, this role will help deliver exceptional value, service, quality, and business outcomes.
The Senior Specialist will oversee approximately $100 million in annual Marketing spend, spanning categories such as Media (National and Retail), Agency Services (Creative, Content, Packaging), Production, Influencer Marketing, Partnerships, Innovation, Consumer Insights and Analytics, and other related areas.
Success in this role requires a strong understanding of marketing expenditures within the Consumer Products and Wellness industries, along with expertise in procurement best practices, strategic sourcing methodologies, and supplier market dynamics.
Working closely with cross-functional stakeholders, the Senior Specialist will build trusted partnerships to drive sourcing excellence, support supplier selection, optimize pricing and contracting strategies, and ensure ongoing supplier performance and stakeholder satisfaction while meeting business and service objectives.
Location Preference: This role is primarily remote; however, candidates located on Tri-State area (New York, New Jersey & Conneticut) are strongly preferred to support in-person trainings, meetings, and other business needs.
Key Responsbilities:
- Develops and implements long term Holistic Health brand Advertising & Consumer Marketing Spend (including Media investments, (excluding trade promotion) Marketing Category Strategies and sourcing pipeline plan to optimize spend, reduce costs, and maximize value for all addressable spend under influence.
- Develops and manage continuous improvement pipeline to deliver significant year over year savings and pipeline opportunities.
- Through stakeholder management the incumbent must understand requirements related to business needs. Works with the business team to identify and implement initiatives to achieve substantial cost savings and high customer satisfaction.
- Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams such as legal and Marketing organization to negotiate contracts, manage supplier relationships, and ensure product and service availability.
- Executes market research within the category to keep abreast of market conditions and analyze market trends, consumer behavior, and performance metrics to identify opportunities and risks within the category.
- Ensures optimal sourcing, supplier selection, pricing, contracting and commercialization while meeting service level requirements for spend area. Ensures effective negotiation and implementation of agreements with suppliers to deliver the greatest overall value. Monitors supplier contract compliance on an ongoing basis and develops improvement plans as required for suppliers under procurement management.
- Ensure proactive risk management strategy as well as partnering with the Business Stakeholders to ensure timely issue resolution.
- Complies with all Procurement and company policies, procedures, and practices, and promote adherence across the organization
Experience & Education Requirements:
Bachelor's degree preferred in Business, Engineering, Food Science, or a related field. Relevant professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.- SAP ERP experience is a plus
- Has significant subject matter expertise in rand Advertising & Consumer Marketing Spend (including Media investments, (excluding trade promotion).
- Category Management supported with 5+ years of experience.
- Has a broad background in Procurement supporting manufacturing/ commercial/ corporate functions in various operating models.
- Has the ability to work and communicate effectively at all levels and functions of the organization.
- Has strong background in managing Marketing spend categories, ideally in, Consumer Products and the Wellness Industry or nutraceutical industries.
- Solid knowledge of P2P processes, category management, and procurement best practices.
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Highly self-motivated with the ability to work within ambiguity with the need to create the appropriate level of process and procedure.
- Strong knowledge in strategic sourcing process and category management
- Excellent project management skills and RFP/ RFQ Management
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including intermediate-level Excel skills (PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP), PowerPoint, and Word.
- Proven analytical skills (e.g. data analysis, business processes)
- Ability to act in a customer-service oriented capacity with stakeholders
- Strong written and oral communication skills
-
Other Preferred competencies and experiences:
- Experience working within an ambiguous environment
- Ability to adapt to Matrix organization
- Experience in contract negotiation such as Master Service Agreement, Agency Media Agreements, Sponsorship, influencer, license agreement, service level agreement / KPI management, etc.
- Possess foundational finance knowledge such as P&L analysis, budgeting, cash flow, etc.
The approximate pay range for this position is $85,000.00 to $95,000.00. 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)
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: 414282
At Nestlé Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden of Life®, Nature's Bounty®, Vital Proteins®, Orgain®, Nuun®, BOOST®, Carnation Breakfast Essentials®, Peptamen®, Compleat Organic Blends®, and more. We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases.
At Nestlé Health Science, we bring our best for better lives. Our people are challenged to bring fresh, diverse views and make bold moves to empower healthier lives through nutrition. We know brilliant ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Here we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and collaborate with teams that champion focused and forward thinking. We are committed to fostering professional growth and celebrating the achievements of our people along the way. We offer dynamic career paths, robust development, opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe, and benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.
Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers.
Position Summary:
This role offers an exciting opportunity to influence and optimize strategic marketing investments across the business. The Senior Specialist will lead the development and execution of sourcing strategies for Brand Advertising and Consumer Marketing categories, including RFP management, contract negotiations, pricing, terms and conditions, and related sourcing activities. Through strong supplier partnerships and effective negotiations, this role will help deliver exceptional value, service, quality, and business outcomes.
The Senior Specialist will oversee approximately $100 million in annual Marketing spend, spanning categories such as Media (National and Retail), Agency Services (Creative, Content, Packaging), Production, Influencer Marketing, Partnerships, Innovation, Consumer Insights and Analytics, and other related areas.
Success in this role requires a strong understanding of marketing expenditures within the Consumer Products and Wellness industries, along with expertise in procurement best practices, strategic sourcing methodologies, and supplier market dynamics.
Working closely with cross-functional stakeholders, the Senior Specialist will build trusted partnerships to drive sourcing excellence, support supplier selection, optimize pricing and contracting strategies, and ensure ongoing supplier performance and stakeholder satisfaction while meeting business and service objectives.
Location Preference: This role is primarily remote; however, candidates located on Tri-State area (New York, New Jersey & Conneticut) are strongly preferred to support in-person trainings, meetings, and other business needs.
Key Responsbilities:
- Develops and implements long term Holistic Health brand Advertising & Consumer Marketing Spend (including Media investments, (excluding trade promotion) Marketing Category Strategies and sourcing pipeline plan to optimize spend, reduce costs, and maximize value for all addressable spend under influence.
- Develops and manage continuous improvement pipeline to deliver significant year over year savings and pipeline opportunities.
- Through stakeholder management the incumbent must understand requirements related to business needs. Works with the business team to identify and implement initiatives to achieve substantial cost savings and high customer satisfaction.
- Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams such as legal and Marketing organization to negotiate contracts, manage supplier relationships, and ensure product and service availability.
- Executes market research within the category to keep abreast of market conditions and analyze market trends, consumer behavior, and performance metrics to identify opportunities and risks within the category.
- Ensures optimal sourcing, supplier selection, pricing, contracting and commercialization while meeting service level requirements for spend area. Ensures effective negotiation and implementation of agreements with suppliers to deliver the greatest overall value. Monitors supplier contract compliance on an ongoing basis and develops improvement plans as required for suppliers under procurement management.
- Ensure proactive risk management strategy as well as partnering with the Business Stakeholders to ensure timely issue resolution.
- Complies with all Procurement and company policies, procedures, and practices, and promote adherence across the organization
Experience & Education Requirements:
Bachelor's degree preferred in Business, Engineering, Food Science, or a related field. Relevant professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.- SAP ERP experience is a plus
- Has significant subject matter expertise in rand Advertising & Consumer Marketing Spend (including Media investments, (excluding trade promotion).
- Category Management supported with 5+ years of experience.
- Has a broad background in Procurement supporting manufacturing/ commercial/ corporate functions in various operating models.
- Has the ability to work and communicate effectively at all levels and functions of the organization.
- Has strong background in managing Marketing spend categories, ideally in, Consumer Products and the Wellness Industry or nutraceutical industries.
- Solid knowledge of P2P processes, category management, and procurement best practices.
-
Highly self-motivated with the ability to work within ambiguity with the need to create the appropriate level of process and procedure.
- Strong knowledge in strategic sourcing process and category management
- Excellent project management skills and RFP/ RFQ Management
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including intermediate-level Excel skills (PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP), PowerPoint, and Word.
- Proven analytical skills (e.g. data analysis, business processes)
- Ability to act in a customer-service oriented capacity with stakeholders
- Strong written and oral communication skills
-
Other Preferred competencies and experiences:
- Experience working within an ambiguous environment
- Ability to adapt to Matrix organization
- Experience in contract negotiation such as Master Service Agreement, Agency Media Agreements, Sponsorship, influencer, license agreement, service level agreement / KPI management, etc.
- Possess foundational finance knowledge such as P&L analysis, budgeting, cash flow, etc.
The approximate pay range for this position is $85,000.00 to $95,000.00. 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)
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: 414282
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Retail
- Airlines
- Insurance
- Fashion & Apparel
- Technology & Software
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote procurement specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, or a related field
- Experience with procurement software such as SAP Ariba, Coupa, or Oracle
- Strong contract negotiation and vendor management skills
- Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or equivalent certification preferred
- Proficiency in analyzing spend data and generating sourcing reports
- Familiarity with procurement regulations including FAR for public sector roles
Tips for Your Remote Procurement Specialist Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote procurement specialist openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through unrelated listings.
Prove you can work independently upfront
Remote procurement employers want evidence you can manage vendor timelines, purchase orders, and contract renewals without daily supervision. Add a short bullet to your resume or cover letter citing a specific instance where you drove a sourcing decision or resolved a supply issue without escalation.
Get comfortable with remote procurement platforms
Fluency in tools like Coupa, SAP Ariba, or Oracle Procurement Cloud signals you can hit the ground running on a distributed team. Name the platforms you know and the specific workflows you've used them for, such as purchase order creation, supplier onboarding, or spend analysis.
Sharpen your written communication for async teams
Remote procurement work runs on written handoffs, not hallway conversations. Practice writing clear, complete procurement briefs and vendor communications that require no follow-up questions. In interviews, expect remote employers to probe directly on how you document decisions and keep stakeholders aligned across time zones.
Remote Procurement Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote procurement specialist job?
Target companies that operate distributed teams, including remote-first technology firms, e-commerce businesses, and global manufacturers with decentralized supply chains. Remote employers screen for self-direction, strong written communication, and hands-on experience with procurement platforms like Coupa or Ariba. Candidates who can demonstrate they've managed vendor relationships and purchase orders without in-person oversight have a clear edge over those who can't show that independence.
Which companies hire remote procurement specialists?
Remote procurement specialist roles are posted by Outlast, IMSolutions, and Nebius and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These tend to be remote-first firms, large enterprises with distributed operations, and companies in technology, healthcare, and logistics that rely on centralized procurement functions to support teams spread across multiple locations.
Can you get a remote procurement specialist job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level procurement roles are harder to land because employers expect you to manage vendor communications and purchase workflows independently from day one. Remote-first startups and mid-size companies in technology or retail are more likely to hire entry-level candidates. Showing proficiency in procurement or ERP software, completing a relevant certification like CPSM or CIPS, and demonstrating organized async communication habits can open the door.
Do you need a degree for remote procurement specialist jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers weigh demonstrated procurement skills, certifications, and a history of managing sourcing or vendor contracts over a specific degree. A supply chain, business, or finance degree helps, but candidates who can show quantifiable results, such as cost savings achieved or vendor contracts negotiated, often move forward regardless of their educational background. Professional certifications from APICS or ISM carry real weight with remote hiring teams.
Which industries hire the most remote procurement specialists?
Remote procurement specialist roles concentrate in Retail, Airlines, and Insurance, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors commonly run distributed procurement functions to support geographically spread operations, making remote procurement specialists a practical fit rather than an exception.
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