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 Wall’s, Magnum, Ben & Jerry’s. 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, Wall’s, Ben & Jerry’s), 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:
1. Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain collaborative relationships with regional and local stakeholders, ensuring alignment with the Ice Cream business priorities and needs.
2. Performance Monitoring: Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to procurement activities.
3. Portfolio Coordination: Work closely with BU Leads to ensure that regional execution aligns with the overarching global strategy.
4. Performance Improvement: Identify opportunities for efficiency and optimization within the marketing sourcing process.
5. Market Analysis: Conduct market research to stay informed about industry trends, supplier capabilities, and pricing dynamics.
6. Accountability for Results: Deliver on financial and operational KPIs.
7. Best Practices Sharing: Act as a subject matter expert for marketing procurement.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:
1. Proven experience in marketing procurement with a focus on strategy creation, strategic sourcing plans and stakeholder engagement.
2. Demonstrated ability to coordinate across different functions and markets in a fast-paced, agile environment.
3. Strong capability in stakeholder management and building collaborative relationships.
4. High proficiency in contract negotiation, data-driven decision-making, and change management.
5. Ability to manage complex projects and drive solutions.
EXPERIENCES, QUALIFICATIONS:
1. A minimum of 5 years' experience in procurement, within at least 2 years in marketing procurement under managerial roles within FMCG industry.
2. Experience in managing complex marketing related portfolios across diverse categories.
3. Understanding of supply chain and value chain management in the context of E2E marketing ecosystem.
4. Strong business acumen with the ability to balance long-term strategic thinking and short-term execution needs.
5. Willingness to travel 20% of the time.
SKILLS:
1. Stakeholder Management
2. Excellent communication skills
3. Data-Driven Decision Making
4. Contract Negotiation
5. Business Acumen
6. Project Management
7. Value Chain Understanding
8. Strategic Partnerships
9. Analytical Skills
LEADERSHIP: Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors
WHAT DO WE OFFER: Attractive total remuneration package; excellent company pension, bonus, share scheme. Plenty of company-paid holidays to further ensure your work-life balance is maintained. Under the Hybrid Working principles, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 40%-60% in the office or at customers, suppliers or partners to connect and collaborate.
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