Purchasing Associate

Job Summary

We are looking for a Purchasing Associate that will have direct contact with different stakeholders of the different companies/markets that we have in Southern Cone, and ensure that processes are run with excellence and adequate support.
The position is based at our Tetra Pak office in Panama City, Panama.
Tetra Pak is not sponsoring work visas or relocation for this position.

What you will do

As a Purchasing Associate you will:

• Execute transactional, replenishment activities in line with sourcing strategies.
• Ensures process compliance (supply chain/Logistics/Purchase to payment).
• Comply with global supplier management processes and stays updated on process development.
• Update Supply Manager and key stakeholders on operational purchasing issues and share best practice.
• Understand impact of data accuracy in purchasing orders.
• Feedback system issues to the relevant supplier management responsible contact.
• Communicates updates and new developments to relevant key stakeholders.

We believe you have

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain or any related fields.
• Advanced English level a must
• 1 year of previous experience in purchasing will be an advantage.
• SAP knowledge desirable
• Proactive, adaptable, customer focus, team player, organized, curious, initiative, problem solver, dynamic.