Panama Job Openings

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA

Global Procurement Manager - Energy

September 12, 2024

Position Snapshot:


  • Location: Panama City, Panama
  • Company: Nestrade Procurement Division
  • Act. Rate: Full-Time Act. Rate 100 %
  • Type of contract: Permanent


What we offer at Nestlé:



  • Flexible work policies in terms of core hours and working from home. Please talk to us during the recruitment process about what flexibility could look like for you!
  • Genuine opportunities for career and personal development
  • Modern “smart office” locations providing agile & collaborative workspaces
  • Dynamic international working environment
  • Attractive additional benefits

Position Summary:



We are currently looking for a highly competent Procurement Manager based in Panama, responsible for managing commercial and sourcing activities for the Energy category used by Nestlé North America.

Reporting directly to the Global Category Leader, your main responsibility will be to contribute to the formation of the category strategy and implement it on a regional level as required - utilizing strategic sourcing processes, tools and policies. You may also be assigned projects based on the business priorities (e.g. compliance, sustainability, e-auction).


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 real strategic partner – delivering sustainable value and working with the business, for the business.



A day in a life of a Procurement Manager for Energy – North America:



  • Responsible for ensuring full Procurement support and meeting Nestlé Net Zero Emission strategic objectives
  • Manage the relationship with various stakeholders to integrate business requirements with long-term strategic category plans and outcomes in line with budgets and operations planning.
  • Define and implement the category sourcing strategy, utilizing Strategic Sourcing processes, tools and policies.
  • Using expert Stakeholder Management skills including working closely with Zone Leadership, Manufacturing, ESG and collaboration with other categories
  • Perform supply & demand 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.
  • Lead the commercial relationship with their strategic suppliers and ensure contract performance.
  • Ensure compliance to Nestlé's Corporate Business Principles, policies and standards.

What will make you successful:



  • University degree in Procurement, Business Administration, Supply Chain.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in sourcing for various Commodities including in Energy for the North American region.
  • Price Risk Management experience hedging Natural Gas and Electricity across North American Energy Markets.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills - with the ability to influence and collaborate with a variety of stakeholders across a complex organization.
  • Demonstrated success in risk management, responsible sourcing and supplier relation management.
  • Understanding of National and International Procurement Regulations.
  • Knowledge of SAP is considered highly beneficial.
  • Being highly structured and well organized.
  • Fluency in English, any other language will be an asset.

If your profile matches our needs, we look forward to receiving your application in English. #nestradecareer


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.
Be a force for good. Join Nestlé and visit us on www.nestle.com.

New Job Alerts
Heart & Rhythm Associates, PLLC

Medical Office Assistant

Panama City

FULL TIME

November 14, 2024

View Job Description
The Blake at Panama City Beach

Staff Nurse LPN (3PM- 11PM)

Panama City Beach

FULL TIME

November 14, 2024

View Job Description
Solar Logistics LLC

FedEx Route Manager

Panama City

FULL TIME

November 14, 2024

View Job Description
Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital

SUPERVISOR, ASSESSMENT & REFERRAL (RN)

Panama City

FULL TIME

November 14, 2024

View Job Description
Sikes Concrete Inc.

Concrete Finisher/Foreman

Panama City

FULL TIME

November 14, 2024

View Job Description
BG Multifamily

Apartment Handyman/Make Ready Tech

Panama City

FULL TIME

November 14, 2024

View Job Description
BG Multifamily

Leasing Sales Consultant

Panama City

FULL TIME

November 14, 2024

View Job Description
Looking for similar job?
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Procurement Analyst

FULL TIME

September 5, 2024

View Job Description
World Food Programme

Procurement Associate - G6

FULL TIME

September 11, 2024

View Job Description
Dawson

Global Force Management Specialist - Tyndall AFB

Panama City

September 15, 2024

View Job Description
Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA

Global Procurement Manager - External Workforce - Corporate Services

August 31, 2024

View Job Description
Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA

Regional Procurement Manager - Rental Pallets Services

August 25, 2024

View Job Description
Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA

Regional Procurement Manager - Marketing Content

September 11, 2024

View Job Description
See What’s New: Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA Job Opportunities
Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA

Regional Sales Manager Provincia

Arequipa

FULL TIME

November 14, 2024

View Job Description
Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA

Sales Executive Helados - Lima

Lima

FULL TIME

November 14, 2024

View Job Description
Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA

Youth & Employee Branding Coordinator PEBO

San Isidro

FULL TIME

November 12, 2024

View Job Description
Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA

Sales Executor - La Libertad

FULL TIME

November 7, 2024

View Job Description
Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA

Practicante Profesional de Ventas Purina

San Isidro

FULL TIME

October 25, 2024

View Job Description
View More Jobs by Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA
New Job Alerts
Heart & Rhythm Associates, PLLC

Medical Office Assistant

Panama City

FULL TIME

November 14, 2024

View Job Description
The Blake at Panama City Beach

Staff Nurse LPN (3PM- 11PM)

Panama City Beach

FULL TIME

November 14, 2024

View Job Description
Solar Logistics LLC

FedEx Route Manager

Panama City

FULL TIME

November 14, 2024

View Job Description
Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital

SUPERVISOR, ASSESSMENT & REFERRAL (RN)

Panama City

FULL TIME

November 14, 2024

View Job Description
Sikes Concrete Inc.

Concrete Finisher/Foreman

Panama City

FULL TIME

November 14, 2024

View Job Description
BG Multifamily

Apartment Handyman/Make Ready Tech

Panama City

FULL TIME

November 14, 2024

View Job Description
BG Multifamily

Leasing Sales Consultant

Panama City

FULL TIME

November 14, 2024

View Job Description