Coordinator, Supplier Engagement Procurement

Job description:

Education

·         Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Economics, Community Development, Engineering, or a related discipline.

Experience

• Experience in supplier development, procurement support, supply chain, business development, or stakeholder engagement roles.

• Exposure to large-scale industrial, mining, infrastructure, or remote-site operations is highly desirable.

• Experience working with local suppliers and multicultural stakeholder environments.

Knowledge & Skills

• Understanding of procurement processes and supplier lifecycle management.

• Knowledge of local business environments and supplier markets.

• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, and coordination skills.

• Ability to analyze information, track performance, and prepare structured reports.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

• Strong written and spoken English; Spanish proficiency required.

Key Competencies:

• Supplier Engagement & Relationship Management

• Stakeholder Collaboration

• Business Development & Market Awareness

• Communication & Facilitation

• Analytical & Reporting Skills

• Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement

• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment

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Supplier Engagement & Relationship Management

• Support the implementation of supplier engagement strategies for local and priority suppliers aligned with Procurement and Commercial objectives.

• Act as a primary point of contact for supplier engagement matters, ensuring clear communication and alignment between suppliers and internal stakeholders.

• Facilitate structured interactions with suppliers, including meetings, briefings, supplier forums, and engagement reviews.

• Promote Minera Panama as a “customer of choice” by fostering transparent, professional, and performance-driven supplier relationships.

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration

• Serve as a bridge between suppliers, procurement teams, and key community stakeholders.

• Work closely with procurement officers and community relations teams to align business opportunities.

Supplier Development & Local Content

• Identify opportunities to develop local suppliers’ capabilities to participate competitively in Minera Panama’s procurement processes.

• Support suppliers in understanding and meeting corporate, technical, safety, quality, and compliance requirements.

• Assist in the delivery of supplier development initiatives linked to ESIA and Environmental Management Plan (EMP) commitments.

• Coordinate closely with Community Relations and other internal teams to align supplier development initiatives with socioeconomic objectives.

Capacity Building & Training

• Coordinate and support training programs for suppliers focused on:

• Procurement processes and bidding requirements

• Contractual obligations and compliance

• Safety, quality, and operational expectations

• Basic commercial and financial literacy (as applicable)

• Basic commercial and financial literacy (as applicable)

Implementation of Supplier Engagement Programs

• Execute local supplier development strategies aligned with company objectives.

• Evaluate program effectiveness and recommend enhancements to ensure maximum supplier participation.

• Implement and ensure compliance with the commitments for the supply chain defined in the Environmental Management Plan

Supplier Performance Monitoring & Reporting

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date supplier engagement records and databases.

• Support the tracking of supplier participation, engagement activities, and development progress.

• Assist in monitoring supplier performance indicators linked to engagement initiatives, including participation rates, compliance readiness, and development milestones.

• Prepare regular reports and dashboards highlighting progress, risks, challenges, and improvement opportunities.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Procurement, Contracts, Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, HSE, ESG, and Community Relations teams to ensure supplier engagement activities are aligned with site and business priorities.

• Support Procurement teams during sourcing and contracting activities where supplier engagement or development actions are required.

• Facilitate effective communication between internal stakeholders and suppliers to resolve issues and align expectations.

Governance, Compliance & ESG Alignment

• Support compliance with Procurement policies, procedures, and governance requirements.

• Ensure supplier engagement initiatives are aligned with:

• Environmental Impact Studies (ESIA)

• Environmental Management Plan (EMP)

• Local regulatory and compliance requirements

• Promote responsible, ethical, and sustainable supplier practices in line with Minera Panama standards.