Position SnapshotLocation: Panama City, Panama Company: Nestrade Procurement Division
Act. Rate: Full-Time Act. Rate 100%
Type of contract: Temporary contract, 6 months, contracted by Arka
Position SummaryThe Procurement Specialist/Flexible Packaging will work closely with the Procurement Managers in managing the commercial and sourcing activity for the Flexible Packaging used by Nestlé worldwide.
Reporting directly to the Global Category Manager, the successful candidate will support the definition and the implementation for the category strategy on a global level and strongly contribute on delivering the zone’s sustainability objectives.
Procurement at Nestlé
As strategic partner of the business, we help the company achieving sustainable growth and we ensure responsibly-sourced supply and value creation. Located in hubs in Switzerland, Panama and Malaysia, our division provides a range of services, including the management of procurement for specific raw materials, packaging, indirect materials and other services. We also support markets with managing local spend. For you, this will be the opportunity to become a real strategic partner – delivering sustainable value and working with the business, for the business.
A day in the life of a Procurement Specialist/Flexible PackagingSupport 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 regional tenders for the Flexible 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 of procurement tools in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
Ensure compliance to Nestlé's Corporate Business Principles, policies and standards.
What will make you successfulUniversity degree in Procurement, Business Administration, Supply Chain and/or Engineering.
2 - 4 years of experience in an analytical role ideally related to Procurement.
Ability to work in an international and complex environment.
At ease with different IT systems (SAP Ariba, Excel, Power Point).
Understand business objectives and ensure alignment with procurement functions of support.
Exposure to Energy industry is a strong asset.
Strong stakeholder management and engagement skills.
Fluent in English, another language will be an asset.
If your profile matches our needs we will be looking forward to receive your application in English.
