Global Procurement Manager

hace 3 días


Panamá, Panamá Nestlé A tiempo completo

**Position snapshot**
- Location: Panama City
- Company: Nestrade Procurement Division
- Act. Rate: Full-Time Act. Rate 100 %
- Type of contract: Permanent
- Dynamic, international working environment.
- Genuine opportunities for career development, training and personal development.

**Position summary**

We are seeking an expert in collagens to step into the newly created position of **Global Procurement Manager - Collagen/Gelatin.** Based in Panama, you will manage the commercial and sourcing activities for collagen and gelatin ingredients used by Nestlé globally.

Reporting directly to the Global Category Leader, you will be responsible for defining and implementing the category strategy for the spend in scope on a global level, utilizing strategic sourcing processes, tools and policies, negotiating contracts to ensure supply as per Business needs.

**Procurement at Nestlé**

As strategic partner of the business, we help the company achieve 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 strategic partner to the executive leadership team - delivering sustainable value and working with the business, for the business.

**A day in a life of a Global Procurement Manager - Collagen/Gelatin**:

- Define and implement the category strategy for collagen and gelatin ingredients on a global level, utilizing strategic sourcing processes, tools, and policies.
- Perform supplier market/category/supply risk analysis and develop Total Cost Ownership (TCO) models to identify improvement opportunities.
- Manage relationships with various stakeholders to integrate category plans and outcomes into local budgets and price planning.
- Negotiate contracts to secure the most advantageous commercial agreements with suppliers, in line with the strategy.
- Collaborate with Supplier Relationship Management to lead commercial relationships with strategic suppliers and ensure contract performance
- Engage in developing and implementation of Nestle Sustainability roadmap

**What makes you successful**:

- Procurement/Sales Experience: Demonstrated experience in procurement or sales, particularly in sourcing/selling raw materials, negotiating contracts, and managing supplier/customer relationships.
- Analytical Skills: Strong analytical abilities to assess market trends, supplier performance, and cost structures to make informed purchasing decisions.
- Negotiation Skills: Excellent negotiation skills to secure favorable terms and conditions with suppliers while maintaining quality standards.
- Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.
- Languages Skills: Fluency in English is essential; additional language skills are advantageous.

Expertise in the following areas is advantageous:

- Sustainability Awareness: Understanding of sustainable sourcing practices and the ability to implement responsible procurement strategies.
- Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with regulatory requirements and quality standards related to collagen and gelatin products, particularly in different regions.
- #Nestradecareer #Nestlecareer #beaforceforgood_

At Nestlé, we want to help shape a better and healthier world, inspire people to live healthier lives and deliver impact at a scale and pace that makes a difference. We do this by fostering a diverse, friendly, supportive, and collaborative environment, that creates positive disruption, embraces innovation, and empowers people and teams to win.

We aim to hire friendly, respectful, inspiring people who care about the people’s lives that we touch every single day.



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