Strategic Buyer - Field Activations

Location: Panama City, Panama
Work model: Hybrid
Contract type: Full Time Permanent 

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

As a Strategic Buyer – Field Activations at Nestlé Global Procurement, your mission is to turn category strategies into measurable business impact by applying the 7 Steps of Strategic Sourcing across your assigned spend areas.  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 Procurement Managers, Marketing Leaders and suppliers. 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 Strategic Buyer – Field Activations

• End to end management of RFx processes in alignment with the procurement strategy and business objectives.
• Contributing to the global sourcing strategy, implementing communication and supplier management plans          
• Preparing and executing negotiation events - seeking best total cost of ownership (TCO) contracts and beneficial commercial agreements with suppliers as approved by the Procurement Managers.
• Managing relationships with various stakeholders to integrate category plans and achieve results.
• Identifying opportunities and managing projects to achieve objectives, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.

What will make you successful

• Proven success in a strategic procurement function, ideally within marketing or corporate services.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional partners.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities.
• Curiosity, learning agility, and comfort navigating change and ambiguity.
• English and Spanish proficiency is critical to your success.

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

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

• Flexible working options, including hybrid work possibilities
• Paid holidays beyond legal requirements
• Learning and development opportunities to grow your career
• Performance based bonus
• Healthcare contribution
• 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 a video 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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