Global Procurement Manager - IS/IT

About the role

Nestlé Global Procurement is looking for a Global Procurement Manager for its IS/IT category in Panama City, Panama. The role leads commercial and sourcing activities for global IT software, hardware and professional services spend, working with IS/IT, procurement and finance stakeholders and suppliers. It is a full-time permanent position with a hybrid work model.

Key responsibilities

• Take end-to-end ownership of a global IS/IT procurement category and shape and deliver its strategy to influence business outcomes at scale.
• Create enterprise value by improving total cost of ownership, anticipating global supply and technology risks and bringing market innovation into Nestlé.
• Own the global supplier strategy and lead high-impact negotiations with major technology partners.
• Act as a trusted commercial partner to global IS/IT, procurement and finance leaders, embedding the category strategy into investment decisions, budgets, forecasts and price planning.
• Ensure compliance with Nestlé's Corporate Business Principles, policies and standards.

Required profile

• Proven procurement experience in regional or global category management in IS/IT (software, hardware, services) or adjacent digital services.
• Experience in multinational environments with large-scale spend and complex operating models.
• Demonstrated use of risk management and responsible sourcing practices across the supplier lifecycle.

Required skills

• Strong communication and stakeholder management, able to influence cross-functional partners and senior leadership.
• Supplier management, including negotiation, communication and influencing at senior levels.

What we offer

• Flexible working options, including hybrid work.
• Paid holidays beyond legal requirements.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Performance-based bonus.
• Healthcare contribution and access to the Employee Assistance Program.
• Employer contribution to the pension plan.
• Generous parental leave and family support solutions.
• Employee discounts across products and services.