Position Snapshot

• Location: Panama City, Panama
• Company: Nestrade Procurement Division 
• Act. Rate: Full-Time Act. Rate 100 %
• Type of contract: Permanent role

What we offer at Nestlé:

• Exciting opportunities to develop your career your way; across different brands, businesses, functions, and regions. 

• Flexible working arrangements - facilitating creativity and collaboration. 

• A culture of respect, with diversity, equity and inclusion at its core.  

• A dynamic international environment empowering you to learn, develop and grow. 

Don’t hesitate to connect with us during the recruitment process to learn more. 

Position Summary:  

We are currently looking for a highly competent Buyer for Corn & Soy based in Panama City, responsible for managing commercial and sourcing activities within the Cereals & Grains category used by Nestlé worldwide.

Reporting directly to the Global Category Lead, your main responsibility will be to contribute to the formation of the category strategy and implement it on a regional level as required - utilizing strategic sourcing processes, tools and policies. You may also be assigned projects based on the business priorities (e.g. compliance, sustainability, e-auction).

Global Procurement at Nestlé:

As a strategic partner to our businesses, we drive sustainable growth and unlock long-term value. With over 40 different nationalities based across our three dynamic hubs in Switzerland, Panama, and Malaysia, we operate on a truly global scale. With a strong focus on innovation and deep commitment to sustainability, we’re shaping the future of procurement. Our diverse teams lead with purpose, ensuring value creation through responsibly sourced supply across a broad range of direct and indirect categories. Join us and Be a Force for Good.

A day in a life of a Buyer – Corn & Soy:  

• Define and implement the category sourcing strategy, utilizing Strategic Sourcing processes, tools and policies.
• Interact with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to monitor and drive progress for cost initiatives, source to pay challenges, sustainability, and responsible sourcing initiatives.
• Perform supply & demand risk analysis and develop Total Cost Ownership (TCO) models to identify improvement opportunities.
• Negotiate contracts ensuring the most beneficial commercial agreements with suppliers in line with the strategy.   
• Lead the commercial relationship with their strategic suppliers and ensure contract performance.
• Support the Senior Procurement Manager on the hedging strategy definition for Corn & Soy AMS.
• Ensure compliance to Nestlé's Corporate Business Principles, policies and standards. 

What will make you successful

• University degree in Procurement, Business Administration or Supply Chain.
• Solid and well-established experience in sourcing direct materials – if within Grains or a commodity focused category would be a bonus.
• Experience in the Americas grains market region would be a bonus.
• Successful track record in handling negotiations.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills - with the ability to influence and collaborate with a variety of stakeholders across a complex organization. 
• Demonstrated success in risk management, responsible sourcing and supplier relation management.
• Understanding of National and International Procurement Regulations.
• Knowledge of SAP is considered highly beneficial.
• Being highly structured and well organized.
• Fluency in English any other languages will be an asset. 

If your profile matches our needs, we look forward to receiving your application in English.

Nestlé is committed to the accessibility of its recruitment process. If you require an adaptation during the recruitment process, please do let us know so we can support you effectively. All information will be treated confidentially. 

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We aim to hire friendly, respectful, inspiring people who care about the people’s lives that we touch every single day.

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