Procurement Manager

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Strategy & Execution

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for assigned categories.
• Ensure compliance with Unilever’s procurement policies and governance standards.
• Monitor market trends and provide insights for cost optimization and risk mitigation.

Supplier Management

• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, ensuring performance and continuous improvement.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements to deliver value and secure supply.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Supply Chain, Finance, Marketing, R&D) to align procurement with business priorities.
• Represent procurement in category and project meetings.
• Innovation & Sustainability
• Support innovation projects and new product launches through timely sourcing.
• Drive sustainability initiatives in line with Unilever’s responsible sourcing goals.

Cost Optimization & Risk Management

• Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
• Develop contingency plans to ensure sourcing resilience and business continuity.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of procurement experience (FMCG or large-scale organization preferred).
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and project management skills.
• Experience in supplier relationship management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Skills
• Advanced Excel and data analysis capabilities.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management.
• Familiarity with procurement systems and digital tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Leadership Behaviors

• Passion for high performance and accountability.
• Agility and adaptability in dynamic environments.
• Consumer-centric mindset and commitment to sustainability.

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