Purchasing Associate- Portuguese speaker
Logistics, Sales & Operations · Procurement
In short
Tetra Pak is hiring a Purchasing Associate in Panama City, Panama, requiring fluent Portuguese and intermediate English. This role involves executing transactional purchasing activities, ensuring process compliance, and communicating with stakeholders. A Bachelor's degree in a related field and prior purchasing experience are preferred, with SAP knowledge being a plus.
Responsibilities
- Execute transactional, replenishment activities in line with sourcing strategies.
- Ensure process compliance (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.
- Communicate updates and new developments to relevant key stakeholders.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain or any related fields.
- Fluent Portuguese language is mandatory.
- Intermediate level of English language or above level (written and spoken).
- Intermediate Excel experience is mandatory.
- Previous experience in purchasing will be an advantage.
Desired Qualifications
- SAP knowledge desirable.
- Proactive, adaptable, customer focus, team player, organized, curious, initiative, problem solver, dynamic.
Benefits
- A variety of exciting challenges with ample opportunities for development and training in a truly global landscape.
- A culture that pioneers a spirit of innovation where our industry experts drive visible results.
- An equal opportunity employment experience that values diversity and inclusion.
- Market competitive compensation and benefits with flexible working arrangements.
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