Our Client, Unilever Ice Cream, is looking for a Logistics Procurement Assistant Manager for their Barcelona (Viladecans) offices.
This role will be operating for several countries in the EU.
It 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.
All brands are driven to transform moments into memories through indulgent yet responsibly made and marketed products.
We have a well-developed strategy to deliver growth and value creation which is clear on where to play and how to win.
We turn the ordinary into the extraordinary by designing unique and innovative Ice Cream experiences that make life taste better, creating joyful experiences.
In our Ice Cream business, we’re crafting the future through innovation and imaginative minds, creating unique products.
We spark moments of happiness for people and within the communities where we operate.
However, it is not as simple as it may seem.
As Ice Cream makers, we are serious about happiness. With warm hearts, we create the coolest products.
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.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage relationships, negotiations, and allocations with suppliers for Warehousing & Transportation (Accountable for relationships with several suppliers, focusing on responsible sourcing, quality, performance management, continuous improvement, resilience, segmentation, contractual models, strategies, and 3PL negotiations).
* Support Europe's competitive buying initiatives.
* Assist in the annual tender process for the European cluster, including mini tenders (palletized and bulk).
* Aid in the procurement contracting process and contract management for designated portfolios.
* Contribute to sustainability projects and initiatives (alternative fuels, energy-efficient operations).
* Implement and execute Procurement Strategy.
* Ensure Procurement compliance and advancement of the digital agenda.
* Serve as a centre of excellence by providing subject-matter expertise across various European Logistics sub-portfolios and fostering value creation opportunities.
* Support the establishment and promotion of a Community of Logistics Procurement practice.
* Analyse data for trends, patterns, anomalies, and insights beneficial to business.
* Lead cross-regional projects or activities as directed by the line manager.
* Business partner the stakeholders in Supply Chain & factories to ensure successful delivery of required services to support the business.
Experiences & Qualifications:
* Education: Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, etc.
* English: C1 (other language is a plus; German, French or Italian).
* Between 3 - 5 years of experience in Procurement, Logistics Ops.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, SAP.
Skills:
* Business acumen and negotiation skills.
* Financial knowledge to offer insights on inflation effects.
* Outstanding analytical capabilities.
* Result and solution-oriented.
* Problem-solving aptitude, particularly for independently addressing complex issues in uncertain environments under dynamic conditions and time constraints.
* Self-starter with strong accountability, responsibility, and leadership skills.
* Supplier risk management and Supplier relationship management.
Join the team! Apply or send me your updated CV to angela.carballorandstad.es.
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