Position Snapshot: 

Location: Panama City, Panama

Company: Nestlé Global Procurement, Nestrade

Act. Rate: Full-Time Act. Rate 100%

Type of contract: 2-year rotational program

Closing Date for Applications: Wednesday 7th January 2026

After submitting your application, you will be automatically invited to undertake a recorded video interview. This should take approximately 40 minutes. Once this step is completed, we would be pleased to consider your application and assess your profile accordingly. Kindly be informed that we will only consider candidates who have completed this step by 7th January. In case you miss this step, we will regretfully conclude that you are withdrawing your application.

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:

Join our two-year Management Trainee Program and gain hands-on experience across category management, procurement processes, and local market operations. From day one, you’ll lead impactful projects, collaborate with diverse stakeholders, and deliver results that meet Nestlé’s world-class standards.

Benefit from mentorship by senior leaders, personalized development plans, and a dynamic learning environment designed to accelerate your growth.

This isn’t just a program—it’s your gateway to a successful future in procurement

A Day in the Life of a Management Trainee:

Step into a role where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make an impact:

• Turn Ideas into Action: Map business requirements and transform them into innovative initiatives that deliver real value.
• Drive Results: Lead short-term projects on direct and indirect spends, boosting efficiency and strengthening procurement pillars.
• Collaborate Across Borders: Work with diverse teams and stakeholders across functions and geographies to shape strategic outcomes.
• Master the Framework: Gain deep expertise in Nestlé’s procurement tools, processes, and global best practices.
• Unlock Your Future: Gain the skills and experience that open doors to exciting opportunities— within procurement and beyond.

What will make you successful: 

• Corporate Exposure: You’ve had a taste of the corporate world and understand how processes connect end-to-end (up to 3 years' experience).
• Passion for Procurement: You’re genuinely curious about how procurement drives business success.
• Tech Confidence: Comfortable using Excel and PowerPoint to analyze data and present insights. Experience with business software like SAP is a bonus—but not a must!
• Data-Driven Thinker: You enjoy solving problems and turning numbers into actionable insights.
• People Skills: Strong communicator with the ability to manage stakeholders and tackle challenges head-on.
• Growth Mindset: Curious, adaptable, and eager to learn every day.
• Language Skills: Fluent in English; extra languages are always a plus!

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

If selected to move forward in the recruitment process, you will engage in a selection process designed to objectively evaluate your skills, competencies, and fit for the role.

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

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At Nestlé, we want to help shape a better and healthier world, inspire people to live healthier lives and deliver impact at a scale and pace that makes a difference. We do this by fostering a diverse, friendly, supportive, and collaborative environment, that creates positive disruption, embraces innovation, and empowers people and teams to win. 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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