Procurement Strategy and Transformation Project Lead (Panama, PA)

Location: Panama City, Panama Work model: Hybrid / Full time 100% Contract type / duration: Permanent

Be a force for good and feel trusted to make decisions that matter

As a Procurement Strategy and Transformation Project Lead at Nestlé Global Procurement, your mission is to lead global strategic procurement projects from direction-setting through implementation, unlocking business value, competitive advantage and sustainable impact. We operate on a truly global scale, bringing together over 40 nationalities across three dynamic hubs in Switzerland, Panama, and Malaysia. You will make a difference by collaborating closely with category leaders, procurement teams, business units and cross-functional stakeholders across regions. This is your chance to drive innovation, sustainability, and impact at scale, ensuring value creation through responsibly sourced supply across diverse categories.

How you’ll make an impact as a Procurement Strategy and Transformation Project Lead

• Leading global strategic procurement projects across direct materials, services and indirect categories to deliver measurable value across regions and business units.

• Driving clear project direction, priorities and success measures that turn strategy into seamless implementation.

• Building high-performing project teams and cross-functional partnerships that enable timely delivery and strong stakeholder alignment.

• Shaping procurement strategies with category leaders to strengthen cost efficiency, supply security and sustainability outcomes.

• Generating internal and external insights that challenge assumptions and open new sourcing opportunities.

• Embedding new processes and tools that improve procurement performance and support global alignment across hubs.

What will make you successful

• Bringing strong procurement, supply chain, consulting or business analytics expertise to shape strategic decisions and business outcomes.

• Experience in Marketing procurement (sourcing, buying, and managing external marketing services and goods). Using project management, analytical thinking and digital curiosity to interpret complex models and turn insights into practical solutions.

• Collaborating across countries, regions and virtual teams while influencing stakeholders with clear, confident communication.

• Communicating fluently in English; additional languages are an asset.

• Demonstrating courage, collaboration, speed and continuous learning.

At Nestlé Global Procurement, we place people at the heart of everything we do

Our benefits are designed to support your growth and wellbeing, so you can thrive at work and in life:

• Flexible working options, including hybrid work possibilities (for office-based roles)

• Paid holidays beyond legal requirements

• Learning and development opportunities to grow your career

• Performance based bonus

• Health insurance and access to the Employee Assistance Program

• Strong employer contribution to your pension plan

• Generous parental leave and comprehensive family support solutions

• Attractive employee discounts across various products and services

What to expect from our hiring process

We are committed to an inclusive and respectful hiring experience and are happy to provide reasonable accommodations if needed. Our workplaces are fully accessible and supported by a strong safety culture, with modern installations and procedures to ensure a safe environment for everyone.

The hiring process typically includes an interview with Talent Acquisition, an interview with the hiring team, and a final discussion and offer. We review applications as they are received and close the role once a strong list of relevant candidates is identified, so we encourage you to apply early. All information is treated confidentially.

Stay vigilant: Nestlé will only contact candidates via official company email addresses and will never ask for payments or sensitive personal information at any stage of the hiring process.

Ready to Be a Force for Good?

Apply now and feel trusted to make decisions that matter.

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