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Nestle

Global food and beverage company

Regional Procurement Manager - Consumer Activation

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Panama City, Panamá Province, Panama
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About the job

Requirements
  • Bring strategic sourcing expertise and commercial judgment to identify opportunities and convert them into measurable results.
  • Apply negotiation and supplier management skills to secure value and build productive partnerships.
  • Demonstrate project and change management capabilities to lead transformation and deliver sustainable improvements.
  • Demonstrate stakeholder management and collaboration skills to influence across procurement, marketing, supply chain, and other functions while navigating ambiguity and competing priorities.
  • Demonstrate analytical and data-driven decision-making capabilities to identify opportunities and support strategic recommendations.
  • Communicate fluently in English and use Spanish with professional working proficiency.
Responsibilities
  • Define and deliver category strategy using strategic sourcing processes, tools, and policies, ensuring compliance with Nestlé’s Corporate Business Principles and standards.
  • Partner with marketing, sales, supply chain, and procurement teams to understand business needs and translate them into projects with measurable value.
  • Build a network across market procurement teams to scale best practices, drive consistency, and accelerate category impact.
  • Lead complex supplier negotiations to secure the best commercial outcomes, service levels, and competitive advantage for Nestlé.
  • Manage strategic agencies and activation partners to improve performance, transparency, innovation, and value delivery.
  • Drive sustainable value creation through total cost of ownership optimization, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Use data, analytics, and market insights to identify opportunities, measure performance, and support fact-based decision-making.
  • Deliver procurement projects and transformation initiatives that improve efficiency, effectiveness, and execution across the category.

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Nestle

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Global food and beverage leader with a diverse portfolio that includes dairy, coffee, bottled water, infant nutrition, pet care, frozen foods, and confectionery. It develops, manufactures, and sells products at scale and distributes them through supermarkets, online platforms, and direct-to-consumer channels, supported by an extensive distribution network and ongoing R&D. Its breadth and scale, combined with brand variety and a focus on nutrition and sustainability, help it reach a wide range of markets and customers. The goal is to provide tasty, nutritious foods and beverages to people worldwide while advancing health, well-being, and sustainable practices across its operations.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Vevey, Switzerland

Founded

1866

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What believers are saying

  • Q2 2026 organic sales rose 3.7%; Nestlé lifted full-year growth guidance to 3-4%.
  • September 2026 Bük expansion added 600 jobs and 100,000 tonnes of petfood capacity.
  • Regenerative sourcing reached 30% of raw materials, targeting 50% by 2030.

What critics are saying

  • Russia seized Nestlé assets on October 5, 2026, freezing local control and cash.
  • India’s FSSAI labeled Nestlé Low Fat Dairy Whitener unsafe on October 3, 2026.
  • A global contamination scandal would crater trust across Nescafé, KitKat, and infant nutrition.

What makes Nestle unique

  • Nestlé sells one billion products daily across coffee, petcare, nutrition, and confectionery.
  • Bük, Hungary, anchors Europe’s largest Nestlé petfood plant, with 500,000-ton capacity.
  • NestCrea and GLP-1 products show Nestlé converts nutrition science into talent and demand engines.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Mental Health Support

Company News

Trend Hunter
Oct 24th, 2026
Brazilian candy protein bars.

Brazilian candy protein bars. Nutrata and Nestlé Turn the Prestígio Candy Into a Protein Bar Published Oct 23, 2026 Nutrata and Nestlé are extending their candy-to-protein tie-ins with the 'Prestígio Protein Bar,' which reimagines the Brazilian sweet as a snack bar. It follows the brands' earlier 'Charge' crossover and layers a protein base with a grated coconut center and a milk chocolate shell. Milk concentrate and collagen provide 11g of protein in each 45g bar. Boxes of 12 are already available through Nutrata's Brazilian store for R$156.40, and retail availability in Brazil rolls out this week. The box format suits repeat buyers who want the bar on hand. A Nestlé candy name on a protein bar widens the category for buyers who want recognizable flavor cues without leaving the snack-bar aisle. Selling first through Nutrata's Brazilian store keeps the crossover focused on the market where Prestígio is already a known treat. Why this trend is growing. * Candy-branded Protein - Familiar confectionery names in functional formats create category expansion potential by reducing trial barriers for consumers seeking indulgent flavors with nutritional positioning. * Localized Flavor Crossovers - Regionally beloved sweets translated into wellness snacks can deepen market relevance while giving legacy brands new pathways into everyday consumption occasions. * Boxed Snack Replenishment - Multi-pack protein bar formats support repeat-use behavior and signal opportunities around pantry-stocking, subscription sales, and routine fitness-adjacent snacking. Industries being reshaped. * Functional Snacks - Protein-enhanced versions of nostalgic treats broaden the sector beyond performance users by blending convenience, taste familiarity, and better-for-you cues. * Confectionery - Established candy brands gain fresh relevance when their flavor equity migrates into adjacent health-oriented products without abandoning indulgent associations. * Sports Nutrition - Mainstream candy collaborations introduce more approachable flavor profiles that can help protein products appeal to casual consumers outside traditional gym-focused audiences. 50% Men 50% Women GENERATION * Gen Alpha * Gen X * Gen Z * Millennial Popularity

FoodNavigator
Oct 23rd, 2026
Food and beverage giant to close major US facility as efficiency drive reshapes manufacturing network.

Food and beverage giant to close major US facility as efficiency drive reshapes manufacturing network. Solon factory closure: overview. * Nestlé will close its Solon pouch factory by end of 2027 * Production will relocate from Ohio to South Carolina * Nestlé cites changing demand and volumes for the decision * Solon research and development, and corporate operations will remain operational * Closure reflects industry shift towards larger, more efficient facilities Nestlé has announced the imminent closure of its Solon factory in the United States. The Ohio-based pouch manufacturing facility is due to close by the end of 2027, with operations moving to Gaffney, South Carolina. Explore related questions. "Our priority is supporting employees through this change by providing separation benefits and transition support in collaboration with state and local partners," said a spokesperson for the multinational. Though moving with the operation may prove impractical for many, given the considerable distance between the two locations. The company did, however, indicate that opportunities may be available at other Nestlé manufacturing facilities within Ohio. Why is Solon closing? Explaining the decision, Nestlé said shifting customer demand and production volumes meant expanding capabilities elsewhere in its manufacturing network was the most sustainable option, despite the Solon factory's long-standing role in its operations. "We understand that this decision is difficult, not only for employees, but also for the community members who have deep ties to the Solon factory," said a spokesperson. "It has been an important part of Nestlé's presence in Ohio for decades and will always be a part of our story." The decision reflects Nestlé's efforts to adapt its manufacturing footprint to changing customer demand and production needs. As volumes shift across its network, the company appears to be concentrating production in facilities that offer greater scale and efficiency. The maker of major brands including Nespresso, Quality Street, Shreddies, SMA and Purina emphasised that the closure applies only to manufacturing operations, with the wider Solon campus, which houses R&D and corporate operations, set to remain open. It also confirmed that all other Nestlé production facilities in the state, notably the Streetsboro Distribution Center and the West 25th factory in Cleveland are unaffected. Nestlé currently employs nearly 3,000 people across seven facilities in Ohio. It's not yet known exactly how many will be directly impacted by the changes. Consolidation trend. The closure reflects broader changes taking place across the food and beverage industry. Manufacturers are increasingly reassessing factory networks built up over decades as they look to reduce costs, improve efficiency and adapt to changing consumer demand. As a result, older facilities that no longer fit long-term operational strategies are coming under greater scrutiny. The decision also highlights the growing importance of capacity utilisation across the industry. As demand shifts between categories and regions, manufacturers are seeking to maximise output from their most efficient facilities rather than spreading production across multiple sites. Businesses are also simplifying manufacturing and supply chain networks that have become increasingly complex through years of acquisitions, expansion and evolving consumer preferences. The move to South Carolina is also consistent with a wider trend of food manufacturers investing in the US Southeast, attracted by factors such as available capacity, logistics advantages and opportunities to streamline operations. The move comes as manufacturers shift focus from price-driven growth to rebuilding volumes, making operational efficiency increasingly important for maintaining profitability. For Nestlé, the closure highlights the growing importance of operational efficiency within its wider growth strategy. While the company continues to invest in innovation and brand building, the Solon decision underscores how manufacturers are increasingly focusing on building leaner, more productive supply networks to support long-term growth and competitiveness.

Global Pet Industry
Oct 23rd, 2026
Nestlé: Cat food and therapeutics support Q3 performance.

Nestlé: Cat food and therapeutics support Q3 performance. Real internal growth for Purina accelerated to 4.3%, while pricing turned positive as the category gained market share across regions. The pet portfolio of Nestlé posted a 7% year-over-year (YoY) increase in sales, reaching CHF 4.6 billion ($5.67B/€5.06B) in the third quarter (Q3) of fiscal year (FY) 2026. Purina recorded organic growth of 5.3% in Q3 2026, up from 0.9% a year earlier, while RIG accelerated to 4.3% from 1.3%. Reported sales rose 7% year on year, from CHF 4.35 billion ($5.28B/€4.71B) to CHF 4.66 billion ($5.65B/€5.B). Pricing in pet care products turned positive in Q3 2026, reaching 1%, compared with -0.4% in Q3 2025. For the first nine months, pricing rose to 0.9% from -0.5% a year earlier. Overall, Nestlé reported total sales of CHF 22.8 billion ($27.7B/€24.7B) during the quarter, up 5.2% YoY, with organic growth of 4.0%. Strong cat food sales. The manufacturer attributed the performance to broad-based growth across geographies, driven by continued strength in cat food. On the other side, dog remained soft, partly reflecting the impact of warmer weather on consumption. Meanwhile, growth in therapeutics and supplements in Europe reached double digits, supported by focused investments. In Asia, Oceania and Africa (AOA), Pro Plan, ONE and Felix all recorded strong growth, while continued investment in wet cat food reinforced Nestlé's leadership in the category across key markets. Regional performance. Petcare gained market share and delivered strong RIG across all segments. In Zone Americas, Petcare accounted for 30% of sales and achieved mid-single-digit organic growth, supported by strong performance in Latin America. In Europe, Petcare also contributed 30% of zone sales and recorded mid-single-digit organic growth. Wet cat food remained a key growth contributor, alongside double-digit organic growth in therapeutics and supplements, as well as strong e-commerce performance. Growth spanned markets and brands, with Felix and Pro Plan delivering double-digit organic growth. In Asia, Oceania and Africa (AOA), Petcare represented 4% of sales, with organic growth accelerating to double digits. Growth strengthened in emerging markets and remained stable in developed markets. Pro Plan, ONE and Felix recorded strong growth, while continued investment in wet cat food reinforced the company's leadership in the category across key markets. Nine-month overview. For the first nine months of FY2026, Purina reported sales of CHF 13.6 billion ($17B/€14.69B), compared with CHF 13.58 billion ($16.5B / €14.7B) in the same period of 2025. Organic growth reached 3.5%, compared with 1.2% in the same period of 2025. Emerging-market petcare delivered around 10% organic growth from January to September 2026, double the rate recorded a year earlier. Nestlé CEO Laurent Freixe pointed to rising pet populations and demand for higher-quality nutrition as key growth drivers, while highlighting the company's investment in consumer awareness and category development. Guidance. Nestlé reaffirmed its full-year guidance, expecting organic growth of 3% to 4%, with RIG accelerating compared with 2025, supported by its focused growth plans. UTOP margin is expected to improve compared with 2025, with the second-half margin forecast to remain broadly in line with the first half, excluding any tariff refunds. Free cash flow is expected to exceed CHF 9 billion ($10.95B/€9.78B). Following a Russian presidential decree issued on 17 September 2026, Nestlé lost operational control of the business and deconsolidated its Russian operations from its financial results at the end of September. According to the company, the deconsolidation of its Russian operations is expected to have a limited impact on the full-year results. The company therefore continues to expect the second-half margin to be broadly in line with the first half, excluding any benefits from tariff refunds. Nestlé has operated in Russia since the 1990s, with six factories producing coffee, pet food and infant formula, among other products. The business employs around 7,000 people and contributed approximately 2% of Group sales. Free articles read this month One click prioritizes GlobalPETS in your search results and AI answers.

Agro & Food Processing
Oct 23rd, 2026
Is your food what the label says? FSSAI puts big brands under the scanner.

Is your food what the label says? FSSAI puts big brands under the scanner. When Indian shoppers pick up a packet of atta, a bottle of cooking oil or a health drink, words like "100% atta", "cholesterol free" and "clinically proven" often shape the decision. Now, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is questioning how far those promises can be trusted, as it intensifies scrutiny of labels, nutrition claims, energy drinks, online listings and food-safety practices. As of August, the regulator said it had issued more than 150 notices to food and beverage companies in recent months over alleged misleading advertisements, false claims and labelling violations. Some of the country's best-known brands are among those affected. ITC's Aashirvaad MP Chakki Atta faced action in August over packaging claims such as "100% Atta", "100% Madhya Pradesh Wheat" and "0% Maida". ITC challenged the move in the Delhi High Court, which granted interim protection against cancellation or suspension of its licence, though the case has not been decided on merits. AWL Agri Business was scrutinised over claims on its Fortune Soya Health Refined Soyabean Oil, including "100% Veg" and "Cholesterol Free". Dabur challenged a prohibitory order on "100% Pure", "100% Natural" and "100% Organic" claims on products including honey, ghee and oils; the High Court stayed the order without ruling on the claims. In June, FSSAI sent notices to 14 businesses over terms such as "healthy" and "organic" on products ranging from bread and poha to chips, ghee and drinking water. Amway India, Emami, Bonn Biscuits and three other companies reportedly withdrew "100%" claims after intervention. Health and nutrition brands have also drawn questions. Hindustan Unilever's Horlicks Women's Plus was flagged over bone-health claims, "No Added Sugar" labelling and recommended daily allowance statements, while Horlicks Mother's Plus Kesar faced a notice over claims on birth weight, pregnancy and lactation. Nestlé India's Nescafé ready-to-drink product was questioned over mismatched descriptions on its pack, and its infant nutrition products NAN Excella Pro Stage 1 and Lactogen Pro 1 faced queries over claims on digestion and whey protein. Nestlé maintained its products comply with regulations and that labels were approved by an FSSAI expert committee. On October 16, notices went to Gemini Edibles & Fats India, BigBasket operator Innovative Retail Concepts and Flipkart India over Freedom Cooking Rice Bran Oil. FSSAI said its cholesterol and heart-health claims are not permitted under regulations. The energy drink segment has become a legal battleground. FSSAI directed companies to stop using the descriptor "energy drink", saying no Indian standard exists for it. Red Bull, PepsiCo, Monster Beverage and Reliance Consumer Products challenged the order. On September 29, the Delhi High Court set aside the order against Red Bull, and on October 6 it granted interim relief to the other three. PepsiCo has warned that its products could run out nationwide within two months if the restriction continues. The next hearing is scheduled for November 5. Food-service chains and platforms have not been spared. FSSAI issued over 30 notices to outlets including KFC, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Domino's and Costa Coffee, with five Domino's licences reportedly suspended. More than 20 notices addressed calorie disclosure and menu labelling at hotel groups, and 12 went to e-commerce platforms including Amazon and Flipkart. The most serious action came on October 17, when FSSAI announced prosecution against Surya Food & Agro, maker of Priyagold biscuits, Dodla Dairy and Ueir Organic Foods. Inspectors reportedly found cattle-feed bran used as a fibre source in biscuits, alongside hygiene deficiencies, leading to a licence suspension. Dodla Dairy's milk sample was confirmed unsafe due to detergent or caustic soda, while Ueir's yellow raisins exceeded pesticide residue limits.

The Economic Times
Oct 22nd, 2026
Nestle sees strong growth potential for Maggi noodles in India; eyes expansion in Europe, Americas.

Nestle sees strong growth potential for Maggi noodles in India; eyes expansion in Europe, Americas. By PTI Last Updated: Oct 22, 2026, 09:07:00 PM IST The company, which sells noodles under the Maggi brand in India and other Asian markets, also has ambitious plans to expand the category in Europe and the Americas, its top leadership said during the earnings call for the September quarter of 2026. New Delhi: Swiss food and beverages major Nestle SA sees a lot of headroom to grow its noodles business in India, its largest market globally for Maggi, with further opportunities to expand and gain market share, global CEO Philipp Navratil said on Thursday. The company, which sells noodles under the Maggi brand in India and other Asian markets, also has ambitious plans to expand the category in Europe and the Americas, its top leadership said during the earnings call for the September quarter of 2026. It already has a "well-established base" in the AOA (Asia, Oceania and Africa) zone, which includes India, but has considerable headroom for further growth through increased category penetration and market share gains, Navratil said. You May Like "With noodles, it's a bit the other way around. We have a well-established base in Zone AOA, especially India, Malaysia and Singapore. And we have lots of headroom to grow here - driving further category penetration and market share," he said. Navratil said he is also excited about opportunities beyond Asia. "We have ambitious expansion plans in Europe and the Americas, built on clear consumer insights. Noodles is an attractive category, as consumers increasingly move between traditional meals and smaller, convenient eating occasions," he added. With over 5.7 billion servings, India maintained its position as the "largest market for Maggi globally", with Maggi noodles maintaining market leadership in the country, according to the company's FY26 annual report. Nestle SA reported total sales of 22.8 billion Swiss francs (CHF) in the September quarter of 2026, with organic growth of 4 per cent, driven by 2.8 per cent real internal growth (RIG) and 1.1 per cent pricing. In this, Nestle's Zone AOA continued to deliver strong growth momentum during the September quarter, with India emerging as one of the key contributors. Anna Manz, Chief Financial Officer of Nestle SA, said India recorded 20 per cent organic growth during the quarter, while the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), Japan, and Malaysia and Singapore also reported double-digit growth. "Momentum in AOA continued. India delivered 20 per cent OG(organic growth), and we had double-digit growth in Middle East & North Africa, Japan, Malaysia and Singapore," Manz said. Last week, Nestle India reported a 35.81 per cent year-on-year rise in consolidated net profit at Rs 1,009.61 crore for the September quarter of FY27, led by double-digit volume growth. Revenue from sale of products rose 20.45 per cent to Rs 6,782.17 crore in the September quarter. Nestle India has a presence across categories such as noodles, dairy products, confectionery, coffee and nutrition, with Maggi noodles among its key consumer brands.