Packaging Procurement Specialist Europe - Flex
Packaging Procurement Specialist Europe - Flex
Location: Viladecans, Spain
Time Type: Full Time
Posted On: 3 days ago
Job Requisition ID: R-23986
Scope: Full time / Europe
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. We have strong brands including Wall’s, Magnum, and Ben & Jerry’s. We are investing to unlock the full growth potential of Ice Cream as a standalone entity, planned for November 2025.
JOB PURPOSE
If you are someone who is passionate, who works well with others, and is a master at building partnerships, then this role is just for you!
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Procurement strategy development for portfolio to support business needs.
2. Manage service for packaging material supply, mitigating supply/service risks through innovative solutions.
3. Monitor capacity and capability at suppliers to assure continuity of supply.
4. Manage mould health and refurbishment projects.
5. Lead and support global and/or regional negotiations.
6. Execute contract negotiations using business and digital tools.
7. Follow market conditions and lead price forecasting cycles.
8. Contribute towards packaging sustainability commitments.
9. Deliver net productivity (cost savings/value creation).
10. Optimize our packaging to be cost-effective while serving its purpose.
11. Identify and implement value chain intervention projects.
12. Create and manage strategic supplier relationships.
13. Identify and bring supplier-driven innovation ideas to market.
14. Collaborate with R&D and technical expert teams.
15. Ensure resilient material supply chains are embedded into sourcing strategies.
16. Manage and reduce overall complexity within the portfolio.
17. Adopt and deploy the digital agenda in your markets.
18. Ensure proper levels of supplier service and quality are maintained.
19. Behave as a key interface for the supplier.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:
SKILLS & LEADERSHIP BEHAVIORS REQUIRED:
1. PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Takes personal responsibility for execution and results.
2. PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves.
3. CONSUMER LOVE: Always looks for better ways to serve consumers.
4. PURPOSE & SERVICE: Leadership is service to others.
5. AGILITY: Continually learning and developing skills.
EXPERIENCES & QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience.
2. Minimum three years working experience in procurement or supply chain.
3. Experience in managing supplier relationships and leading negotiations.
4. Familiar with cost modeling and contracting strategies.
5. Basic understanding of finance.
6. Strong communication skills.
7. Adept at working in a global virtual network.
8. Strong analytics skills including knowledge of Excel.
9. Comfort with systems such as Microsoft Office Suite, Power BI, SAP CLM.
Additional Information:
* Hybrid Work (you can work from home 2/3 days per week)
* 4 weeks of Flex Work per year
* Flexible hours
* Restaurant Card and canteen service
* Parking: Possibility of parking at the offices
* Online language courses
* Wellbeing Programs
* Online store with exclusive discounts
Disclaimer
Equal Opportunity Employer: Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We take pleasure seriously. Join the Ice Cream team now!
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