Procurement Assistant Manager – Confectionary & Baked (C&B) (Unilever) Catalonia
Procurement Assistant Manager – Confectionary & Baked (C&B) (Unilever)
Barcelona
Catalonia, ES
Our client Unilever Ice Cream is looking for a Procurement Assistant Manager – Confectionary & Baked (C&B).
There has never been a more exciting time to be working in Procurement when you consider the sheer scale of what we are seeking to grow the business whilst doing more good for our planet and our society. As Unilever Procurement adapts to the ever-dynamic business environment, we will need to be agile to continue our track record of delivery in contributing to the top and bottom line. Our suppliers are at the heart of everything we do. We need to work more closely than ever with suppliers to co-create sustainable practices and bigger and better innovations.
A successful Procurement Assistant Manager is expected to be:
* Exceptional at generating innovative ideas that are future-fit and contribute to establishing a sustainable competitive edge.
* Proficient in persuasively presenting these ideas to both internal and external business partners, skillfully transforming them into compelling proposals that articulate and convey their value effectively.
* Highly appreciative of the significance and impact of flawless execution, demonstrating an acute attention to detail.
* Assumes the role of an entrepreneur, treating the business as if it were their own, setting trends, and demonstrating the willingness to take the lead, follow, or adapt as needed.
* Functions as a dedicated ambassador for Partner with Purpose, exemplifying the value that Procurement brings to the organization.
* Demonstrates a sincere commitment to Unilever's sustainable business model, actively engaging with Unilever's broader agenda and aligning with its sustainability goals.
Key accountabilities:
* Support to structure and manage key partnerships within C&B to deliver against value, purpose and future-fit goals.
* Support developing and implementing strategies for procurement of the respective portfolios and assess, identify, and select the appropriate supplier base that would meet the needs of the business.
* Work closely with S&I and collect, monitor, and manage market information, provide analysis and price forecasts.
* Support the business with accurate price forecasting. Prepares information on purchase prices and conditions to enable proper budgeting and cash forecasting.
* Identify metrics, tools, and process to optimize sourcing, supplier activities and efficiencies.
* Work closely with the Ice Cream Business to support the launch of innovations and new product development.
* Work closely with Ice Cream Business and suppliers to drive key initiatives such as Sustainable Sourcing, NDPE, RSP, aligned with Unilever Sustainable Living Plan.
* Support to initiate and drive complexity reduction (e.g., harmonization of specifications and suppliers).
* Work with IC R&D teams to drive initiatives on supplier approvals/savings reformulations.
* To support delivering cost savings based on sourcing strategies, compliance management and cash targets.
* Support and manage supply chain issues (e.g., crisis management).
* Measure and manage overall performance of suppliers.
* Continuously improve ways of working and optimize procurement activities.
* Support strategic initiatives across Ice Cream Procurement Team based on the Lighthouse Strategy, including but not limited to Value Chain Analysis, Vertical Integration.
* Support cross-functional initiatives and represent Unilever's interests in the management of external strategic relationships.
Experience Required:
* University degree.
* At least 3 years’ experience in Procurement is a plus.
Skills:
* Strong on execution, have analytical skills and be pro-active.
* Business acumen and negotiation skills.
* Be result and solution oriented; be able to solve (unexpected) problems (at short notice).
* Able to build relationships with people across the business (internally & externally).
* Experience in and understanding of business processes.
* Multi-level communication and being a good team player.
* Strong communications skills and ability to engage and influence others.
* Self-starter with strong accountability, responsibility, and leadership skills.
* Support strategic sourcing strategy.
* Supplier integration and supplier relationship management.
What we offer?
* Permanent contract signed directly with Unilever Ice Cream.
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