Procurement Assistant Manager Marketing and Business Services Data Analyst
Barcelona, Catalonia, ES
Our client Unilever Ice Cream is looking for a Procurement Assistant Manager Marketing and Business Services Data Analyst.
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
Reporting to the Procurement Marketing & Business Services Program Manager and integrated in the Portfolio Strategy & Excellence Organization, the purpose of this role is to be a forward-looking challenger that will team up with the Portfolios S&I and Procurement Team to support the sourcing team, provoking and bringing new thinking.
Key activities:
* Delivers analytics that will enable the creation and update of portfolio strategies.
* Leads the data mining process and has a great understanding of the data architecture to create insights for the specific portfolios and cross-fertilizing ideas.
* Derives value creation opportunities based on deep Value Chain expertise, Supplier, Competitor and Industry Insights, as well as benchmarking and cost modelling.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Delivers analytics that will enable the development and update of procurement portfolio strategies and supports the negotiation and contracting process.
* Supports the Strategy & Excellence team on the collaboration with the sourcing team with the key strategic activities within the portfolio, acting as a challenger, analytical support, and building case for change for new ideas.
* Supports the adoption and rollout of the newly created frameworks and playbooks on key procurement skills (Strategy, Negotiation, Contracting), using the tools to upskill the sourcing team.
* Leads the data mining process and has a great understanding of the data architecture to create insights for the specific portfolios.
* Coordinates and supports the rollout of strategic transformation programs.
* Derives value creation opportunities based on deep Value Chain expertise, Supplier, Competitor and Industry Insights, as well as benchmarking and cost modelling.
* Contributes to the creation of technology and innovation roadmaps, incorporating the relevant intel from the Markets and Industry boards to identify opportunities.
* Masters benchmarking tools and through internal and external evaluation draws conclusions to guide the sourcing team to the optimum supply base.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:
* Strategic, Systemic Thinking & Entrepreneurial.
* Outstanding problem-solving and analytical skills.
* Ability to see the big picture.
* High Initiative, Quick Learner and Self-Starter.
EXPERIENCES & QUALIFICATIONS:
* Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
* Experience: 5-7 years’ experience in procurement or Supply Chain.
* Experience in Global Indirect Procurement.
* Cross-functional experiences.
* Strong business and commercial acumen.
* Ability and drive to work independently and cooperate with diverse teams, across different geographies.
* Ability to influence senior stakeholders and peers effectively.
* Excellent critical thinking, analytical and story-telling skills to respond to multiple market/portfolio specific characteristics and influence change remotely.
What do we offer? Permanent contract signed directly with Unilever Ice Cream.
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