Position snapshot

• Location: Panama, Panama City
• Company: Nestlé Global Procurement Division
• Act. Rate: Full-Time Act. Rate 100 %
• Type of contract: 6 months Temporary contract, with the possibility of transitioning to a permanent contract based on performance

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 

The Procurement Specialist will work closely with the Procurement Managers in managing the commercial and sourcing activity for Packaging used by Nestlé worldwide.

Reporting directly to the Global Category Lead, the successful candidate will support the definition and the implementation for the category strategy on a regional level and strongly contribute on delivering the zone’s sustainability objectives.

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 the life of a Procurement Specialist for Packaging:

•    Support Procurement Managers in tactical/operational activities (contract creation, price requests, cost model development & implementation, project follow-up) and in Business Partnering with markets. 

•    Actively participate in European regional tenders for the Packaging Category.

•    Support the Regional Procurement Managers in organizing and defining the negotiation strategy with global suppliers.

•    Develop effective communication skills by maintaining both internal and external stakeholders informed of the progress related to the different tenders.

•    Support in automatizing procurement tools in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

•    Ensure compliance to Nestlé's Corporate Business Principles, policies, and standards.

What makes you successful:

• University degree in Procurement, Business Administration, Supply Chain, Engineering or a related field.
• Initial professional experience in an analytical role within Procurement or Supply Chain.
• Ability to thrive in an international, dynamic, and complex environment, collaborating effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a proactive and solution‑oriented mindset.
• Solid communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and effectively.
• Strong command of Microsoft Office and comfortable working with SAP.
• Proficient in English, knowledge of additional languages is an asset.

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

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