Packaging Procurement Specialist Europe - Plastics - Spain
Apply locations : Viladecans, Spain
Time type : Full time
Posted on : Posted 3 Days Ago
Time left to apply : End Date : April 4, 2025 (30+ days left to apply)
Job requisition id : R-23935
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Join Our Ice Cream Team!
Scope : Full time / Europe
Location : Spain
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.
JOB PURPOSE
If you are someone who is passionate, who works well with others, and is a master at building partnerships, then come join Unilever’s procurement team! This role is just for you!
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Procurement strategy development for portfolio to support business needs.
* Manage service for packaging material supply, mitigating upcoming supply / service risks through innovative and creative solutions in collaboration with internal and external partners.
* Monitor capacity and capability at suppliers including mould utilisation in line with the Business Plan to assure continuity of supply.
* Manage mould health and refurbishment projects including capex management for the respective portfolio.
* Lead and support global and / or regional negotiations.
* Execute contract negotiations, leveraging the business and digital tools for support as needed.
* Follow market conditions and lead price forecasting cycles to enable proper budgeting and cash forecasting.
* Contribute towards packaging sustainability commitments including key metrics such as NDPE and plastic reduction.
* Deliver net productivity (cost savings / value creation).
* Optimize our packaging to be the most cost-effective design while still serving its technical and consumer purpose.
* Identify and implement value chain intervention projects to bring the next level of value and efficiency to Unilever’s supply chain.
* Create and manage strategic supplier relationships to ensure we are a partner of choice.
* Identify and bring supplier driven innovation ideas to the business and ultimately to market to drive growth.
* Collaborate with the relevant R&D and technical expert teams to ensure the technical and commercial programs are fully integrated.
* Ensure resilient material supply chains are embedded into our sourcing strategies.
* Manage and reduce overall complexity within the portfolio.
* Adopt and deploy the digital agenda in your markets.
* Ensure proper levels of supplier service and quality are maintained.
* Behave as a key interface for the supplier and demonstrate the value procurement adds to the business.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED :
SKILLS & LEADERSHIP BEHAVIORS REQUIRED :
* You are energized by delivering fantastic results.
* You are an example to others – both your results and your resilience.
* You are constantly on the lookout for better ways to do things, engaging and collaborating with others along the way.
EXPERIENCES & QUALIFICATIONS :
* Minimum three years working experience in procurement or supply chain (preferably within FMCG).
* Experience in managing supplier relationships and leading negotiations.
* Familiar with cost modeling and contracting strategies.
* Strong communication skills, including the ability to concisely communicate to internal and external stakeholders.
* Adept at working in a global virtual network with teammates based across the world.
* Strong analytics skills including a deep knowledge of Excel.
* Professional negotiation models and techniques.
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 without coming into the office.
* Flexible hours : Work hours with a wide range of starting and ending times to accommodate your needs.
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, gender expression, national origin, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
We take pleasure seriously. Join the Ice Cream team now!
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