Regional Procurement Manager - Content & Insights

Position snapshot

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

What we offer at Nestle

• Exciting opportunities to develop your career your way; across different brands, businesses, functions, and regions.
• A culture of respect, with diversity, equity and inclusion at its core.
• A dynamic international environment empowering you to learn, develop and grow.

Don’t hesitate to connect with us during the recruitment process to learn more
Position Summary
We are looking for an experienced Regional Procurement Manager to join our Content & Insights team in Panama City, Panama. Reporting to the Senior Procurement Manager, you will define and execute the global category strategy for your spend in scope, using Nestlé’s strategic sourcing processes, tools and policies. You will partner with stakeholders worldwide to unlock value, strengthen resilience, and drive transformation at scale
Global Procurement at Nestlé
As a strategic partner to our businesses, we drive sustainable growth and unlock long-term value. With over 40 different nationalities based across our three dynamic hubs in Switzerland, Panama, and Malaysia, we operate on a truly global scale. With a strong focus on innovation and deep commitment to sustainability, we’re shaping the future of procurement
Our diverse teams lead with purpose, ensuring value creation through responsibly sourced supply across a broad range of direct and indirect categories
Join us and Be a Force for Good
A day in the life of a Regional Procurement Manager – Content & Insights

• Define and deliver the global category strategy using strategic sourcing processes, tools and policies.
• Partner with local, regional, global and cross-functional stakeholders to embed category plans into budgets, forecasts and price planning.
• Drive value creation through total cost of ownership (TCO) improvements, risk mitigation and innovation initiatives.
• Own the global supplier strategy, lead negotiations, and build long-term partnerships to strengthen commercial excellence and operational resilience.
• Cultivate relationships with suppliers to ensure effective development and management practices.
• Ensure compliance with Nestlé’s Corporate Business Principles, policies and standards.

What makes you successful

• 5+ years of proven procurement experience in regional or global category management—ideally in marketing services (incl Martech). Demonstrated use of risk management and responsible sourcing practices across the supplier lifecycle.
• Experience working in multinational environments with large-scale spend and complex operating models.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional partners.
• Strong supplier management capabilities, including negotiation, communication and influencing at senior levels.
• Experience developing and delivering compelling value propositions to a complex business unit portfolio.
• English proficiency is essential; Spanish and/or Portuguese considered beneficial.

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