Procurement Management Development Associate

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

 

For more than 30 years, our Management Development Associate program has developed our future leaders. As a Management Development Associate, you will embark on a personal and professional development experience a classroom simply can’t offer. 

  

As a Procurement Management Development Associate at Nestlé Purina, we will coach you from the start, shaping your career trajectory for continuous learning and growth. Together, we'll explore quality assurance, safety, supply chain, engineering, human resources, production, R&D engineering, information systems, and operations performance to understand how each of these areas collaborate with procurement. You'll also gain insight into material life cycles and will be able to develop and manage sourcing strategies that ensure cost-effective procurement while maintaining quality and compliance with safety standards. 

  

Why choose a leadership developmental role with us? It's a full-time position that fast-tracks you to management on the manufacturing side of our business. You are our future leader! Plus, the rotational component of the program provides a change in location which offers fresh perspectives and growth opportunities. With a relocation assistance package, each move will be supported so that you can focus on learning end-to-end processes, building your network, and launching your career. 

 

  

• Develop knowledge, awareness, and understanding of the consumer-packaged goods (CPG) and pet care industries, including understanding the consumer and/or pet owner, knowing Purina brands, their competition, and the ability to identify and analyze segment trends. 

• Partner with other functional groups in developing strategy, material, or supplier needs for the project's outlined Scope of Work. 

• Consider current and future demand, and work with your team to ensure Business Continuity Plans are in place for key materials. 

• Experience internal and external procurement operations, including physical material life cycle, end-to-end factory operations, fulfillment, production scheduling, finished goods forecasting process, and interpretation into material needs. 

• Champion internal and external working relationships that provide exposure to various disciplines, account management, and customer teams. 

• Complete training in warehouse, transportation, and customer service functions. 

  

 Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering or related discipline attained or expected by June 2027 

• Must be open to relocation to any of our 24 Nestlé Purina manufacturing sites across the U.S. as you progress through the MDA program 

• You will start your rotation for this Procurement MDA at the Nestlé Purina factory in Davenport, Iowa 

 

Other

• Prior internship, co-op, practicum or manufacturing experience preferred 

• Involvement in student organizations and/or other leadership experience preferred 

   

 

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.   

 

Don’t meet all the qualifications listed under “other”? These are preferred, but not required. When you apply for a role with Nestlé Purina, we ensure that individual confidentiality is held to the highest regard. We are intentional about creating an inclusive workplace for everyone. We consider our associates our most valuable assets. Please apply for full consideration. 

  

The starting pay for this position is $73,000 per year. Please note that the pay provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. 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