Regional Procurement Manager - Packaging (Panama, PA)

Location: Panama Work model: Hybrid / Full time Contract type / duration: Permanent

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As a Regional Procurement Manager at Nestlé Global Procurement, your mission is to manage commercial and sourcing activities for the Plastic Resins, Films & Paper board categories used by Nestlé worldwide. 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, suppliers, and cross-functional teams across Nestlé businesses. 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 Regional Procurement Manager

• Perform supplier market/category/supply risk analysis and develop Total Cost Ownership (TCO) models to identify improvement opportunities.

• Negotiate contracts ensuring the most beneficial commercial agreements with suppliers in line with the strategy.

• Contribute to the Sustainability Commitments of the Group.

• Create and execute the sourcing strategies for the Category in scope whilst interacting with relevant Business Partners and Stakeholders.

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

• Assure synergies between various Nestle sites, directing all potential efforts to obtain best opportunities for cost optimization and fulfill company targets.

What will make you successful

• University degree in Procurement, Business Administration, Supply Chain and/or Engineering.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in sourcing, supplier management and strategic procurement for different spend categories in packaging, ideally gained in plastic resins. Knowledge on paperboard will be a plus

• Proven track record in working in different teams in complex organizations and developing key talents and people.

• Experience in leading sustainability projects within the Procurement function (e.g. Carbon reduction, virgin plastic reduction, design for recycling etc.). A strong understanding of different sustainable technologies (advanced recycling, mechanical recycling, bio based etc.) within the plastics industry is a must.

• Demonstrated success in risk management, responsible sourcing, and supplier relation management.

• Able to manage complex sourcing project including multi-cultural aspects.

• 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.

• Communicating fluently in English.

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.

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