Buyer - Commodities Cereals & Grains

Buyer - Commodities Cereals & Grains

Location: Panama City, Panama

Work model: Hybrid / Full time
Contract type / duration: Permanent

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

As a Buyer - Commodities Cereals & Grains at Nestlé Global Procurement, your mission is to support the implementation of the category strategy on a regional & global level as required and focusing on the efficient use of strategic sourcing tools and processes to maximize compliance and efficiency. 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 a Buyer - Commodities Cereals & Grains

• Ensuring compliance with Nestlé's Responsible Sourcing Standard, Corporate Business. Principles, policies and standards.
• Support the category team with data analysis and KPIs.
• Ensure effective contract management for the category and for your own spend.
• Supporting contract negotiations with the preparation of the relevant data.
• Prepare and support negotiation events as approved by the category Procurement Managers.
• Negotiate optimal contracts within your own spend, lead supplier relationships and manage stakeholders across America.

What will make you successful

• University degree in Procurement, Business Administration, Supply Chain, Economics, International Trade.
• Previous experience within Procurement.
• Proven expertise in risk management, responsible sourcing and supplier relationships.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate with individuals across a complex organization and outside the organization.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Fluency in English is essential, Spanish and/or Portuguese is a 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 insurance 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.

Ready to Be a Force for Good?

Apply now and feel trusted to make decisions that matter.

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