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We operate on a truly global scale, bringing together over 40 nationalities across three dynamic hubs in Switzerland, Panama, and Malaysia. You will make a difference functionally by assisting in delivering value for the market and influencing in change management. This is your chance to drive innovation, sustainability, and impact at scale, ensuring value creation through responsibly sourced supply across diverse categories.\nHow you’ll make an impact as a Regional Procurement Manager - Ocean/Freight Forwarding\nPerform supplier market/category/supply risk analysis and develop Total Cost Ownership (TCO) models to identify improvement opportunities.\nManage together with the team the next level escalations for the Zones/Markets.\nNegotiate contracts ensuring the most beneficial commercial agreements with suppliers in line with the strategy. \nManage the relationship with various stakeholders to integrate category plans and outcomes in local budgets and price planning.\nIn partnership with Supplier Relationship Management Experts lead the planning and regular contract SLA reviews with suppliers and other functional partners.\nIdentify and implement logistics optimization opportunities at markets. \nEnsure compliance with Nestlé's Corporate Business Principles, policies and standards.\nWhat will make you successful\nDegree in Procurement, Business Administration, Supply Chain or related field.\nConfirmed sourcing experience across multiple spend categories, ideally including the specific category.\nStrong experience in negotiations, supplier relationship management, risk management, and responsible sourcing.\nProven leadership and project management skills, including supply chain projects.\nSolid understanding of national and international procurement regulations; experience in logistics services is a plus\nStrong stakeholder management skills and flexibility to work across time zones\nFluent in English, any other languages as asset.\nAt Nestlé Global Procurement, we place people at the heart of everything we do.\nOur benefits are designed to support your growth and wellbeing, so you can thrive at work and in life:\nFlexible working options, including hybrid work possibilities (for office-based roles)\nPaid holidays beyond legal requirements\nLearning and development opportunities to grow your career\nPerformance based bonus\nHealthcare insurance and access to the Employee Assistance Program\nStrong employer contribution to your pension plan\nGenerous parental leave and comprehensive family support solutions\nAttractive employee discounts across various products and services\nWhat to expect from our hiring process\nWe are committed to an inclusive and respectful hiring experience and are happy to provide reasonable accommodation if needed. 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All information is treated confidentially.\nReady to Be a Force for Good?\nApply now and feel trusted to make decisions that matter.\nLocation: Panama City, Panama \nWork model: Hybrid/ Full time \nContract type / duration: Permanent\nBe a force for good and feel trusted to make decisions that matter.\nAs a Regional Procurement Manager - Ocean/Freight Forwarding at Nestlé Global Procurement, you will be defining and implementing the category strategy for the Ocean Freight & Other Logistics category on a regional level (AMS), utilizing 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. You will make a difference functionally by assisting in delivering value for the market and influencing in change management. 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