Job Opportunities in Panama


October 23, 2024

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA

Panamá


Regional Procurement Manager - Travel

Position Snapshot:
  • Location: Panama City, Panama
  • Company: Nestrade Procurement Division
  • Act. Rate: Full-Time Act. Rate 100%
  • Type of contract: Full time, permanent
  • Global procurement division in the world’s largest FMCG. Dynamic international environment.
  • Flexible work policies in terms of core hours and working from home.


Position Summary:

We currently have an opportunity for an experienced Regional Procurement Manager with strong expertise in the Travel Category to join our global procurement department, responsible for commercial and sourcing activities for travel used by Nestlé worldwide
Based in Panama and reporting directly to the Global Category Lead, your main responsibility will be to define and implement the category strategy on a regional level - utilizing strategic sourcing processes, tools and policies. The Travel managers work closely with all other areas of corporate leadership including HR, Finance, Accounting, Procurement, Security...



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 the Life of a Regional Procurement Manager – Travel:


  • Contribute tp the implementation of a global travel program, supporting solution deployment of the company’s travel policy and systems, and establishing a process for travel related escalations.
  • Deploy solution to focus on Cost, Duty of Care, Sustainability, and wellbeing of travellers
  • Perform supplier market/category/supply risk analysis and develop TCO models to identify improvement opportunities.
  • Negotiate contracts ensuring the most beneficial commercial agreements with suppliers in line with the strategy.
  • Manage relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders to integrate category plans and outcomes in local budgets and price planning.
  • Lead the planning and regular contract SLA reviews with suppliers and other functional partners.
  • Assure synergies between various Nestle business, directing all potential efforts to obtain best opportunities for cost optimization and achieve business objectives.


What will make you successful:


  • Minimum 5 years of experience in sourcing, supplier management and strategic procurement in a multi-cultural environment.
  • Previous experience in the travel category and the ability to manage complex corporate travel program globally.
  • Experience from Travel management Company, Travel Manager Program or Travel procurement including knowledge of the Corporate Travel technology (GDS....).
  • Demonstrated success in risk management, responsible sourcing, and supplier relation management.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills - with the ability to influence and collaborate with diverse stakeholders across a complex organization.
  • Strong flexibility and mental agility to work in a cross-functional environment with different categories.
  • Fluency in English is essenital, another language will be an asset.


If your profile matches our needs, we will be looking forward to receiving your application in English.



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PANAMA CITY, PANAMA

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