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Title:  Purchasing Expert

Location: 

Panama City, PA

 

At Tetra Pak we commit to making food safe and available, everywhere; and we protect what's good – protecting food, protecting people, and protecting the planet. By doing so we touch millions of people's lives every day. 

And we need people like you to make it happen.

We empower you to reach your potential with opportunities to  make an impact to be proud of – for food, people and the planet.

 

Job Summary

We are looking for a Purchasing Expert, who will have direct contact with different stakeholders, inside as outside the organization, and ensure that processes are run with excellence and adequate support. In this role you will an individual contributor, as part of Americas Supplier Management Team in the Finance Hub in Panama. You will be an individual contributor who will support Market Companies in the activities of Purchase to Payment process in collaboration with our suppliers, requestors, and buyers  to ensure compliance of Purchase to payment process and support escalated cases. 

 
The position is based in Panama City, Panama  

Tetra Pak is not sponsoring work visas or relocation for this position. 

What you will do

As a Purchasing Expert you will:  

  • Release invoices in line with Purchase to pay (PtP) Process and approvals.
  • Follow and apply Purchasing controls.
  • Follow up on Vendor Invoicing Management (VIM) and Good Receipt Invoice Receipt (GRIR) reports with the users, ensuring clearing when necessary.
  • Be in charge of the Purchase to payment process activities.
  • Ensures process compliance and stays updated on process development.
  • Communicates updates and new developments to relevant stakeholders.
  • Ensure best service quality is provided to our stakeholders.
  • First line support for escalation of PtP issues of indirect purchases.
  • Purchase to pay stakeholders training. 

We believe you have

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or any related fields. 
  • Minimum 1 year of experience within Tetra Pak Supplier Management is mandatory.
  • Proficiency in English (verbal and written).
  • SAP and ARIBA knowledge is mandatory. 
  • Proactive, adaptable, customer focus, team player, organized. 
 
 
 

We Offer You

  • 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

 

Apply Now

If you are inspired to be part of our promise to protect what’s good; for food, people, and the planet, apply through our careers page at https://jobs.tetrapak.com/. 

This job posting expires on Jan 27, 2026..

If you have any questions about your application, please contact Beatriz Frederico.

 

Diversity, equity, and inclusion is an everyday part of how we work. We give people a place to belong and support to thrive, an environment where everyone can be comfortable being themselves and has equal opportunities to grow and succeed. We embrace difference, celebrate people for who they are, and for the diversity they bring that helps us better understand and connect with our customers and communities worldwide.

 

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