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UNILEVER IS LOOKING FOR AN IC - Assistant Procurement Manager – Global Ingredients
Location: IC Headquarters - Amsterdam
Local conditions apply
This is a temporary position - (Temporary Cover)
For the recruitment of this position, we would like to emphasize that local conditions apply to the position and for this vacancy in principle we will consider candidates based in the set locations. If you are based outside of these locations and you are interested to apply, please feel free to do so but at this stage we will not take your application forward. We will only consider your application if a decision is made to also recruit outside of the set locations.
If you are in the Unilever Ice Cream business or consider choosing to work for the Unilever Ice Cream business, you will work for the Global, leading Ice Cream player with €8.3bn Turn Over in 2024. The Ice Cream business is operating in a highly attractive category, as we are part of the 1 trillion snacking and refreshment industry, growing consistently at high pace. We have strong brands equities: 5 of top 10 selling brands including Wall’s, Magnum, Ben &Jerry’s. We are investing to unlock the full growth potential of Ice Cream as a standalone entity, once we separate from Unilever, which is planned to happen by November 2025.
Ice Cream has distinct characteristics from Unilever’s other operating businesses and the growth potential of Ice Cream will be better delivered under a different ownership structure. As Ice Cream company we are committed to developing and nurturing talent within our Ice Cream company. You will have ample options for career growth and exploration, allowing you for you to explore roles and opportunities across the new organisation. Your career development will be a priority for us, and we are dedicated to supporting your growth journey within the new company. We hope that you will want to build the new chapter of our Ice Cream history together with us.
ABOUT ICE CREAM: Life Tastes Better with Ice Cream
Unilever Ice Cream is the largest global Ice Cream Company in the world, with over 100 years of experience delivering a diverse range of indulgent, yet responsible, craft food experiences and treats delighting consumers. Committed to innovation, quality, and sustainability we have 35 brands, including 3 one billion Euro brands (Magnum, Wall’s, Ben & Jerry’s), a strong presence in over 60 countries, generating annual revenue of over $8 billion. All brands are driven to transform moments into memories through indulgent yet responsibly made and marketed products. We have a well-developed strategy to deliver growth and value creation which is clear on where to play and how to win.
We turn the ordinary into the extraordinary by designing unique and innovative Ice Cream experiences that make life taste better, creating joyful experiences. In our Ice Cream business, we’re crafting the future through innovation and imaginative minds, creating unique products. We spark moments of happiness for people and within the communities where we operate. However, it is not as simple as it may seem. As Ice Cream makers we are serious about happiness. With warm hearts, we create the coolest products.
JOB PURPOSE
As Assistant Procurement Manager for Ingredients, you will be responsible for building and implementing the global strategies catered for the new Ice Cream company. You will also be representing the portfolio both to internal and external stakeholders. Lastly, you will act as the main point of contact for operational and strategic topics for key regions.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Support the development and lead the implementation of the portfolio procurement strategy.
Develop strong relationship with suppliers and analyze their capabilities to develop long term supplier strategies.
Lead frequent global negotiations, delivering of savings and cash targets via excellent market understanding, strategy implementations, negotiation skills and application of price risk management (PRM) principles
Implement contracts and ensuring high service levels to sourcing units across the Americas.
Ensure compliance of RSP, Contracting, Quality and service in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Initiate global portfolio initiatives (e.g., ASA/AMA, Resilience, market development, etc) to create more leverage globally, ensuring strong connection with the regions and MET’s.
Support the collaboration between global suppliers and regional procurement teams to establish both short and long-term business objectives
Support innovation projects through strong collaboration with R&D-team, providing market intelligence, supplier capabilities and capacity
Work closely with the finance community to support the business with accurate price forecasting, including market price trends and future market trends to enable proper budgeting and price forecasting
Continuously seeking for new opportunities and always open for improvement
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:
SKILLS & LEADERSHIP BEHAVIORS REQUIRED:
Self-starter with strong accountability, responsibility and leadership skills
Strong on execution, have analytical skills and pro-active
Able to work independently and virtually
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
EXPERIENCES & QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimal Bachelor’s Degree
>2 years of experience in Procurement, SC functions
Experience in Cross Functional working / Affinity or working experience with/in R&D
High level Business acumen and negotiation skills
Fluent in English
WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?
Unilever is the place where you can be yourself and bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world. We offer an exciting & dynamic work environment where you can make things happen. Furthermore, we offer some great reward and benefits!
Attractive total remuneration package; excellent company pension, bonus and share scheme.
Flexible cross-disciplinary career opportunities and a wealth of training opportunities & wellbeing resources whenever and wherever.
Plenty of company-paid holidays to further ensure your work-life balance is maintained.
We encourage an inclusive culture, which comes to life with interchangeable public holidays, paid paternity leave of 6 weeks and our transgender policy.
Under the Hybrid Working principles, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 40% in the office or at customers, suppliers or partners to connect and collaborate. For the time you work from home, we will ensure you are well equipped. When you are at the office, you can enjoy our tasty canteen with prepped food and own products.
Informal culture and being the first one trying our new products.
My Fitness Plan (reduction on your Fitness Subscription).
Home work allowance
Company laptop and mobile phone
Green Mobility Policy
EXCITED?
Join Unilever and our team! To apply, you must do so online. Please do not forget to upload your CV and a motivation letter. Your application will be reviewed against our requirements, and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date to provide you with an update on the status of your application.
Looking forward to meeting you!
Please note this is a Direct Search led by Unilever. Applications from agencies will not be accepted, nor will fees be paid for unsolicited CVs.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, parenthood, pregnancy or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against.
By highlighting the gender diversity at the workplace, Unilever encourages women equally men to apply. If you look for a job after a long career break or after any type of leave, do not hesitate to apply.
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