Digital Supply Chain Procurement Manager
Location: Viladecans, Spain
Job Type: Full-time
Posted on: Offre publiée hier
Application Deadline: 30 avril 2025 (Il reste plus de 30 jours pour postuler)
ABOUT ICE CREAM:
Unilever Ice Cream is the world’s leading ice cream company, home to a portfolio of iconic brands like Magnum, Calippo, Solero, Festini, Talenti, and Yasso. We're committed to creating innovative products that bring unforgettable moments to our consumers—because, after all, “Life tastes better with ice cream.”
The Ice Cream division at Unilever is preparing to stand on its own, becoming an independent, EUR 8 billion single-category focused company by the end of 2025.
JOB PURPOSE:
Drive innovation and lead our business to new heights by spearheading the Digital Supply Chain (DSC) team. Collaborate with visionary leaders and diverse colleagues in a global environment, unlocking your full potential.
If you thrive on data and digital transformation, this role is designed for you.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Be a part of the Digital Supply Chain (DSC) team, a new team of 40+ FTE that will be pivotal to the Ice Cream Company’s ambition to be a Digital First company.
* Set up and manage the Procurement Tech vertical of the DSC team, leading the digital developments and transformation in the Procurement pillar.
* Bring the “outside in” mindset, sharing industry best practices and future trends in digital transformation and AI.
* Stay closely connected with the Procurement teams globally, regionally, and in the markets to identify use cases for deploying digital transformation and AI in the Procurement vertical.
* Evaluate the feasibility of use cases from both domain (procurement) and Tech perspective (available data, data structure, solution integration, current project pipeline, digital & analytical capabilities, etc.).
* Connect with the Procurement and IT teams to prepare a viable business case, considering tangible and intangible value unlocks, technology development, and run costs.
* Prioritize use cases and create a strong project pipeline considering the size of the prize, capability readiness, and change management.
* Project manage the initiatives through a close connection with the tech team, development partners, UAT, change management, Go Live, hypercare, ensuring successful deployment without service disruption.
* Closely monitor the deployments and ensure value delivery in line with the business case.
* Give the DSC Procurement Tech team a strong identity and make it top-of-mind for all in SC (both global and regional/local) as the “go to” team for all Procurement technology requests.
* Oversee the correct migration of existing Procurement systems and dashboards from Unilever’s systems into the Ice Cream Co’s own data lake/systems.
* Manage the transition from the existing local-dominated tooling landscape into a centralized landscape, in line with the “Global First, Local by Exception” digital agenda.
* Drive continuous improvement and transformation to the Ice Cream Company’s Procurement capabilities.
* Be the face towards the business for all Procurement Tech requests.
* Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:
SKILLS:
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and guide a diverse team.
* Ability to set and execute strategic goals, aligning them with business objectives.
* Excellent communication skills to effectively liaise between IT, SC business, and SC leadership.
* Proficiency in managing complex projects, ensuring timely and successful completion.
* Deep understanding of IT structures, data lakes, digital supply chain technologies, and various aspects of Supply Chain.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex supply chain challenges.
* Ability to identify and implement innovative solutions to improve supply chain reporting processes.
EXPERIENCES & QUALIFICATIONS:
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, or a related field.
* Minimum of 7 years of experience in procurement, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
* Proven experience with digital supply chain technologies, data management, and IT processes.
* Demonstrated success in managing large-scale digital projects and cross-functional teams.
* In-depth industry knowledge of supply chain best practices and emerging trends (e.g. AI, IoT).
LEADERSHIP:
* Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors
o PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Has emotional intelligence to take feedback, manage mood and motivations, and build empathy for others.
o PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Generates intensity and focus to motivate people to deliver results at speed.
o TALENT CATALYST: Invests in people – coaches individuals and teams to realize their full potential.
o PURPOSE & SERVICE: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others.
o CONSUMER LOVE: Invests time to understand the needs of consumers.
o BUSINESS ACUMEN: Creates sustainable growth with purpose.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.
We take pleasure seriously. Join the Ice Cream team now!
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