Procurement Digital Innovation Project Manager (Panama, PA)

Location: 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 Digital Innovation Project Manager at Nestlé Global Procurement, you will be part of an international team leading global strategic projects for the Procurement function, with a strong focus on the Procure to Pay stream. In this high-impact role, you will help advance Procurement’s digital innovation agenda by shaping strategy and delivering solutions that use AI, automation, data and analytics, and emerging technologies to create business value. Through your expertise and influence, you will unlock value, strengthen competitive advantage, and help lead Procurement innovation on a global scale.

How you’ll make an impact as a Procurement Digital Innovation Project Manager

• Lead strategic projects in the Procure to Pay stream for all spend categories (Direct materials, Services and Indirect materials), across all geographical zones and with all Nestlé Business Units.

• Define requirements, set priorities, and deliver projects on time with the support and collaboration of IT, NBS and Procurement Digital & Transformation teams.

• Shape global procurement processes and tools alongside category leaders.

• Generate insights that drive cost efficiency, secure supply and meet sustainability goals.

• Challenge assumptions through benchmarking and propose innovative procure to pay solutions.

• Support development of new processes and tools and evaluate their impact.

• Build strong stakeholder relationships and communicate confidently to senior management.

• Collaborate with procurement teams across Malaysia, Panama, and Switzerland to ensure global alignment.

What will make you successful

• Solid experience in Procure to Pay, Supply Chain, consulting, business analytics.

• Excellent project management skills

• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence internal stakeholders across multiple geographies and business units.

• Proven experience operating across multiple countries and regions

• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex models and envision future digital solutions.

• Curiosity and a passion for ongoing learning and growth throughout your career

• Fluent in English; additional languages are an asset.

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?

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