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Position Snapshot

- Location : Panama City, Panama
- Company: Nestlé Global 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.

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Position summary

We are currently looking for a highly competent Global Procurement Manager based in Panama, who will manage a significant part of the commercial and sourcing activity for Coffee used by Nestlé worldwide.

Reporting directly to the Global Category Leader, your main responsibility will be to define and implement the category strategy on a global level utilizing strategic sourcing processes, tools and policies.

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 Global Procurement Manager - Coffee:

- Contributing to the global sourcing strategy whilst implementing a strong communication and supplier management plan.
- Negotiating contracts ensuring the most beneficial commercial agreements with suppliers in line with the strategy.
- Managing the relationship with various stakeholders to integrate category plans and outcomes in local budgets and planning.
- Planning and leading regular Business and SLA reviews with suppliers to ensure agreed service levels are achieved.
- Ensure compliance to Nestlé's Corporate Business Principles, policies and standards.
- Be able to manage innovation with suppliers and/or integrate their innovation into our organization.
- Identify opportunities and lead regional/global leverage and synergy projects for cost and efficiency optimization.

What makes you successful:

- University degree in Procurement, Business Administration, Supply Chain, Economics or Finance.
- Well established and proven experience in procuring or trading Coffee.
- Ideally experience in several market regions (Asian, American and European).
- Demonstrated success in risk management, responsible sourcing and supplier relationship management.
- Demonstrated experience in optimizing portfolio via continuous improvement and cost reduction activities.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills - with the ability to influence and collaborate with a variety of stakeholders across a complex organization.
- Understanding of National and International Procurement Regulations.
- Knowledge of the futures commodity market is welcome.
- Fluency in English and Spanish, another language will be an asset.

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

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