Regenerative Agriculture & Sustainable Sourcing Senior Manager – LATAM

ABOUT UNILEVER

With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. Our strategy begins with a purpose that places consumers at the heart of everything we do: Brighten everyday life for all. Our goal is to deliver best-in-class performance with market-making, unmissably superior brands. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world. At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our collaborative, and flexible working environment. Our organizational ambition centers around creating workplaces that foster equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging across all aspects of our business.We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.

ABOUT PROCUREMENT

Part of the Supply Chain family, Procurement is responsible for over 30B Euro of material and services spend globally with more than 60,000 suppliers. Getting the right services and materials, sustainably sourced and ensuring responsible procurement is critical to ensuring our brands with purpose grow. Our teams work closely with the business to understand stakeholders needs, bring innovation to meet changing consumer, employees and customers needs, and drive financial value for Unilever through competitive buying. We’re at the forefront of digital procurement, bringing new tools and analytics to drive data-based decisions. Our strategy is ‘Procurement with Purpose’ and focuses on buying responsibly, buying better, and growing together with partners around the world. Our ambition is based on three key drivers: being Purpose-Led, Value-Driven, and Future-Fit.

JOB PURPOSE

Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world. If you are passionate about sustainability, As the Regenerative Agriculture & Sustainable Sourcing Senior Manager – LATAM, you will drive action across Climate, Nature, and Livelihoods, focusing on Nature. Your mission is to develop and implement a local sustainability strategy aligned with our global programs. You will lead programs for sustainable Vegetable Oils, Corn, Farm Ingredients, etc. related to the sourcing in LATAM, implement the Unilever Sustainable Agricultural Code, ensure NDPE compliance, and promote regenerative agriculture. Your efforts will contribute to: 95% of key crops verified as sustainably sourced by 2030 Implementing Regenerative Agriculture Practices on 1 million hectares by 2030 Reducing Scope 3 GHG emissions by 30.3% by 2030 from a 2021 baseline Helping 250,000 smallholder farmers access livelihoods programs by 2026 As the LATAM lead within the global Nature - Farms Business Operation Sustainability team, you will collaborate with the programme PMO, Procurement teams, local Unilever business teams, and external consultants. You will report directly, Head of Business Operations Sustainability Nature – Farms, based in the UK. Join us in this pivotal role and help create a sustainable future. then this role is just for you!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

· Develop Regional Strategy: Align and execute a regional portfolio strategy with Unilever’s sustainability goals, driving systemic and impactful actions.

· Implement Sustainable Practices: Ensure adherence to the Unilever Sustainable Agricultural Code, NDPE compliance, and regenerative agriculture practices for the given portfolios.

· Manage Programs End-to-End: Lead sustainability programs from design to execution, delivering measurable results.

· Collaborate with Stakeholders: Partner with procurement, suppliers, and other stakeholders to integrate and implement initiatives.

· Monitor Progress: Track program performance, ensure compliance, and uphold accountability through audits.

· Foster Partnerships: Build industry relationships to scale sustainability impacts.

· Support Smallholders: Develop programs to improve smallholder livelihoods and align with sustainability goals.

· Report Outcomes: Communicate progress and challenges to senior management and stakeholders.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

To succeed in this role, candidates must demonstrate a deep commitment to sustainability and regenerative agriculture, with the ability to inspire and lead transformative change. They should bring a collaborative mindset, fostering partnerships across diverse stakeholders to align on ambitious sustainability goals. Emotional intelligence and a purpose-driven approach are essential, enabling the creation of an inclusive and empowering environment where teams and partners feel motivated to deliver impactful results. Strategic thinking and adaptability are critical to navigating the complexities of sustainability programs, ensuring they integrate seamlessly into Unilever’s GAP agenda. Strong communication and storytelling skills will help articulate the importance of sustainability and regenerative practices, engaging both internal and external stakeholders to drive systemic change and measurable outcomes.

EXPERIENCES & QUALIFICATIONS

· University degree in agriculture, business, sustainability or related studies.

· Sustainability Expertise: Proven experience in developing and implementing sustainability strategies, particularly in the agricultural sector.

· Project management excellence: Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects from inception to completion, including planning, execution, and monitoring.

· Strong Leadership skills: Proven leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and lead cross-functional teams towards achieving sustainability goals.

· Strong network in the region.

SKILLS

· Subject matter expertise in sustainability in agriculture systems

· Project Management excellence

· Strong Leadership

· Strategic Thinking and Problem-Solving

· Expert in Stakeholder Engagement

· Strong Negotiation & communications skills

· Financial acumen for business cases and reporting

· Digital and analytics knowledge

· Regulatory Knowledge

· Adaptability in an ever-dynamic environment

LEADERSHIP

· You are an inclusive motivator of people. Your team deliver with real passion, growing and learning from each other whilst delivering quick wins.

· You are still responsible for your own results and as a manager, you also need to motivate others to deliver with passion, creating an inclusive and engaging climate around you. You can balance challenge with support and coaching. You understand the wider business context and you are emotionally intelligent enough to motivate people to deliver what is needed.

· 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. Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results.

o TALENT CATALYST: Invests in people – coaches individuals and teams to realize their full potential. Creates an inclusive climate, empowering everyone to be at their best.

o PURPOSE & SERVICE: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever.

o BUSINESS ACUMEN: Creates sustainable growth with purpose, engaging different partners across the system for change.

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, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 

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.

Unilever es una organización comprometida con la equidad, la inclusión y la diversidad para impulsar los resultados de nuestro negocio y crear un futuro mejor, cada día, para nuestros diversos empleados, consumidores globales, socios y comunidades. Creemos que una fuerza laboral diversa nos permite igualar nuestras ambiciones de crecimiento e impulsar la inclusión en todo el negocio. ¡En Unilever estamos interesados en que cada individuo traiga su 'Whole Self' al trabajo y esto te incluye a ti! Por lo tanto, si necesita algún requisito de soporte o acceso, le recomendamos que nos avise en el momento de su solicitud para que podamos apoyarle a través de su viaje de reclutamiento.