Assistant Procurement Manager - Processing Equipment

Location: Panama City, Panama

Work model: Hybrid / Full time

Contract type / duration: Temporary – 6 months

Starting date: December 2026 or January 2027

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

As an Assistant Procurement Manager for Processing Equipment at Nestlé Global Procurement, your mission is to manage commercial and sourcing activities within our global Processing Equipment category. Reporting to the Global Category Manager, you will support the execution of regional and global category strategies through strategic sourcing processes, tools, and policies. We operate on a truly global scale, bringing together over 40 nationalities across three dynamic hubs in Switzerland, Panama, and Malaysia. 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 an Assistant Procurement Manager - Processing Equipment

• Preparing and executing negotiation events - seeking best TCO contracts and beneficial commercial agreements with suppliers as approved by the Category Procurement managers.
• Contributing to the global sourcing strategy with regional input by implementing the communication and supplier management plan.
• Supporting contracts negotiations, ensuring the most beneficial commercial agreements with suppliers are in line with the strategy.
• Ensuring compliance with Nestlé's Corporate Business Principles, policies and standards.
• Support the category team with data analysis and KPIs.

What will make you successful

• Degree in Procurement, Business Administration, Supply Chain, Economics, Finance, or Engineering, combined with proven Procurement experience, ideally within technical categories.

• Strong track record of developing and implementing sourcing strategies that deliver competitive advantage, while effectively managing supplier relationships, risks, and responsible sourcing initiatives.

• High learning agility and adaptability, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and thrive in a fast-changing global environment.

• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with a strong interest in technical industries and the ability to influence across a complex organization.

• Fluency in English is essential; Spanish is a big plus.

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

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

• Flexible working options, including hybrid work possibilities (for office-based roles)
• Paid holidays beyond legal requirements
• Learning and development opportunities to grow your career
• Performance based bonus
• Healthcare and access to the Employee Assistance Program
• 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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