Scope: Fulltime, Logistics Europe, Carrier Management & Other Logistics Projects
Location: Barcelona, Spain / Katowice, Poland
JOB PURPOSE: If you are dedicated to implementing Procurement Strategies in various areas like Competitive Buying, Sustainable Sourcing, and building partnerships for Logistics Procurement across Europe, this role is perfect for you.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Manage relationships, negotiations, and allocations with suppliers for Warehousing & Transportation.
* 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 center of excellence by providing subject-matter expertise across various European Logistics sub-portfolios.
* Support the establishment and promotion of a Community of Logistics Procurement practice.
* Analyze 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.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:
SKILLS & LEADERSHIP BEHAVIORS REQUIRED:
* PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Has emotional intelligence to take feedback, manage mood and motivations, and build empathy for others.
* PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Generates intensity and focus to motivate people to deliver results at speed.
* PURPOSE & SERVICE: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others.
* BUSINESS ACUMEN: Creates sustainable growth with purpose.
EXPERIENCES & QUALIFICATIONS:
* A bachelor’s degree is required at minimum.
* A minimum of 3 years' experience in Procurement or Logistics is essential, with a preference for 5 years.
* Successful track record in Strategy and Capability Development and Implementation.
* Proficiency in Supply Market Intelligence, Analysis, Competitiveness, and identifying value opportunities.
* Self-motivated with the capability to work independently.
* Experience collaborating within cross-functional teams in a matrix environment.
SKILLS:
* Proficiency of French is required.
* Exceptional negotiation abilities.
* Advanced interpersonal and communication competence.
* Proficiency in both spoken and written English.
* Outstanding analytical capabilities.
* Proficient operational skills with computer applications (MS Office) and advanced expertise in MS Excel.
* Financial knowledge to offer insights on inflation effects.
* Expertise in sustainable sourcing.
* Strong business and commercial insight.
* Problem-solving aptitude.
* Data-driven decision making.
* Cost modelling and change management.
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 in our offices.
* Parking: Possibility of parking at the offices at a reduced cost.
* Online language courses.
* Wellbeing Programs.
* Online store with exclusive discounts.
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.
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