Unilever Marketing Procurement Assistant Manager Madrid Madrid, Community of Madrid, ES Terms & Conditions: If you are in the Unilever Ice Cream business or consider choosing to work for the Unilever Ice Cream business, you will work for the Global, leading Ice Cream player with 7.9bn Turn Over in 2023. The Ice Cream business is operating in a highly attractive category, as we are part of the 1 trillion snacking and refreshment industry, growing consistently at high pace. We have strong brands equities: 5 of top 10 selling brands including Walls, Magnum, Ben & Jerrys. We are investing to unlock the full growth potential of Ice Cream as a standalone entity, once we separate from Unilever, which is planned to happen by November 2025. ABOUT ICE CREAM: Life Tastes Better With Ice Cream. Unilever Ice Cream is the largest global Ice Cream Company in the world, with over 100 years of experience delivering a diverse range of indulgent, yet responsible, craft food experiences and treats delighting consumers. Committed to innovation, quality, and sustainability we have 35 brands, including 3 one billion Euro brands (Magnum, Walls, Ben & Jerrys), a strong presence in over 60 countries, generating annual revenue of over $8 billion. JOB PURPOSE: The Marketing Procurement Assistant Manager EU, CoE will play a pivotal role in enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of the Ice Cream business globally in the Marketing Media spend area. This role will work closely with cross functional teams within the organization, including Marketing global regional level, CMI, R&D and Finance, to streamline marketing procurement processes, focusing on high impact solutions. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain collaborative relationships with regional and local stakeholders, ensuring alignment with the Ice Cream business priorities and needs. Performance Monitoring: Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to procurement activities. Portfolio Coordination: Work closely with BU Leads to ensure that regional execution aligns with the overarching global strategy. Performance Improvement: Identify opportunities for efficiency and optimization within the marketing sourcing process. Market Analysis: Conduct market research to stay informed about industry trends, supplier capabilities, and pricing dynamics. Accountability for Results: Deliver on financial and operational KPIs. Best Practices Sharing: Act as a subject matter expert for marketing procurement. WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED: Proven experience in marketing procurement with a focus on strategy creation, strategic sourcing plans and stakeholder engagement. Demonstrated ability to coordinate across different functions and markets in a fast paced, agile environment. Strong capability in stakeholder management and building collaborative relationships. High proficiency in contract negotiation, data driven decision making, and change management. Ability to manage complex proje