You will need to login before you can apply for a job.
Sector: Marketing, Advertising and PR, Supply Chain and Procurement
Role: Assistant
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Join Our Ice Cream Team!
Scope: Marketing Procurement Assistant Manager, CoE
Location: EU/ES
JOB PURPOSE:
The Marketing Procurement Assistant Manager, CoE will play a pivotal role in enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of the Ice Cream business globally in the Ad Production and Pack Design 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.
The successful candidate will drive category value through negotiations, technical and analytical skills to move our ice cream business towards the highest level of innovation, design, and commercialization, while ensuring equipment is timely delivered to all the countries under your portfolio. This role demands a proactive approach in building strong stakeholder relationships and delivering efficient sourcing strategies that align with Ice Cream BG's business objectives.
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 with cross-functional teams.
4. High proficiency in contract negotiation, data-driven decision-making, and change management.
5. Ability to manage complex projects and drive solutions that are region-specific while aligned with global strategies.
EXPERIENCES, QUALIFICATIONS:
1. A minimum of 5 years' experience in procurement, with 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 eco-system.
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: Ability to influence and engage stakeholders across different levels and functions.
2. Excellent communication skills for internal and external stakeholders.
3. Data-Driven Decision Making: Use data to inform sourcing decisions and measure impact.
4. Contract Negotiation: Skilled in negotiating agreements that balance cost, quality, and business goals.
5. Business Acumen: Insight into market trends and their impact on procurement and business strategy.
6. Project Management: Proficient in managing large-scale, complex projects.
7. Value Chain Understanding: Knowledge of supply chain principles, especially as they relate to marketing procurement.
8. Analytical Skills: Strong capability in supplier and competitive analysis.
LEADERSHIP:
1. Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors
2. PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves.
3. PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Generates intensity and focus to motivate people to deliver results at speed.
4. TALENT CATALYST: Invests in people - coaches individuals and teams to realize their full potential.
5. PURPOSE & SERVICE: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others.
6. CONSUMER LOVE: Invests time to understand the needs of consumers.
7. BUSINESS ACUMEN: Creates sustainable growth with purpose.
Additional Information:
* Hybrid Work (you can work from home 2/3 days per week)
* 4 weeks of Flex Work per year: Opportunity to work remotely for the entire week.
* Flexible hours: Work hours with a wide range of starting and ending times.
* Wellbeing Programs: Resources and activities to promote wellbeing.
Disclaimer: Equal Opportunity Employer. Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
We take pleasure seriously. Join the Ice Cream team now!
#J-18808-Ljbffr