Define collaboratively with the Senior Procurement Manager and the other Global Procurement Manager located in Panama the category procurement strategy.
Execute key global sourcing projects to deliver expected cost reduction levels.
Implement key Strategic Sourcing processes, tools and policies such as catalogue pricing, supplier management, standardization, aggregation, and best cost country sourcing.
Negotiate contracts ensuring the most beneficial commercial agreements with suppliers in line with the category strategy.
Perform supplier market/category/supply risk analysis and develop Total Cost Ownership (TCO) models to find improvement opportunities.
Create a competitive environment for Nestlé’s needs.
Introducing / develop new suppliers.
Manage the relationship with market stakeholders to integrate the category strategy.
Ensure compliance with Nestlé's Corporate Business Principles, policies and standards.

University degree in either an engineering or a scientific subject or in Procurement/Supply Chain with relevant technical experience.
Ideally more than five years’ experience in strategic sourcing role procuring Laboratory Equipment, Service and Supplies or a technical category in an international environment.
Strong flexibility and mental agility to work in a cross-functional environment in a highly complex global organization.
Demonstrate successful use of effective category sourcing, risk management, responsible sourcing and supplier relationship management.
Excellent negotiation and communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders across a global network.
Understanding of digital tools and AI is expected as a driver of effectiveness and time to market.
Ability to manage very complex set of data for sourcing activities.
Fluency in English, other languages will be an asset.

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

Global Procurement Manager, Laboratory Equipment, Services and Supplies

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