Purchasing Associate

At Tetra Pak we commit to making food safe and available, everywhere; and we protect what's good - protecting food, protecting people, and protecting the planet. By doing so we touch millions of people's lives every day. _
- And we need people like you to make it happen._

**_We empower you to reach your potential with opportunities to make an impact to be proud of - for food, people and the planet._**

**Job Summary**:
We are looking for a Purchasing Associate that will have direct contact with different stakeholders of the different companies/markets and ensure that processes are run with excellence and adequate support.
The position is based in Panama City, Panama.
Tetra Pak is not sponsoring work visas or relocation for this position.

**What you will do**:
As a Purchasing Associate you will:

- Execute transactional, replenishment activities in line with sourcing strategies.
- Ensures process compliance (Purchase to Payment).
- Comply with global supplier management processes and stays updated on process development.
- Update Supply Manager and key stakeholders on operational purchasing issues and share best practice.
- Understand impact of data accuracy in purchasing orders.
- Feedback system issues to the relevant supplier management responsible contact.
- Communicates updates and new developments to relevant key stakeholders.

**We believe you have**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain or any related fields.
- Advance English language (written and spoken).
- Intermediate Excel mandatory (reporting experience, data analysis, pivot tables).
- Minimum experience of 1 year at a formal company or industry.
- Previous experience in purchasing will be an advantage.
- SAP knowledge desirable.
- Proactive, adaptable, customer focus, team player, organized, curious, initiative, problem solver, dynamic.

**We Offer You**
- A variety of exciting challenges with ample opportunities for development and training in a truly global landscape
- A culture that pioneers a spirit of innovation where our industry experts drive visible results
- An equal opportunity employment experience that values diversity and inclusion
- Market competitive compensation and benefits with flexible working arrangements

This job posting expires on** October 16th, 2024.**
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion is an everyday part of how we work. We give people a place to belong and support to thrive, an environment where everyone can be comfortable being themselves and has equal opportunities to grow and succeed. We embrace difference, celebrate people for who they are, and for the diversity they bring that helps us better understand and connect with our customers and communities worldwide._