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Scope: Marketing Procurement Assistant Manager, Promo & Commerce Global & EU
Location: EU/ES
JOB PURPOSE:
The Marketing Procurement Assistant Manager, Promo & Commerce Global & EU will play a pivotal role in enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of the Ice Cream business globally in the Visibility/Promo Strategy 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.
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, within 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, ideally globally.
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.
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.
8. Strategic Partnerships: Build and nurture relationships with suppliers.
9. Analytical Skills: Strong capability in supplier and competitive analysis.
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. #J-18808-Ljbffr