.Assistant Procurement Manager - Global IC Functional IngredientsJoin Our Ice Cream Team!Scope: GlobalLocation: MexicoTerms & Conditions: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 €7.9bn Turn Over in 2023. 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.JOB PURPOSEAs Assistant Procurement Manager for Global Functional 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 across the Americas.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESSupport 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 savings and cash targets via excellent market understanding, strategy implementations, negotiation skills and application of price risk management (PRM) principles.Implement contracts and ensure 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 seek new opportunities and always be open for improvement.WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:SKILLS & LEADERSHIP BEHAVIORS REQUIRED:Self-starter with strong accountability, responsibility and leadership skills.Strong on execution, analytical skills and pro-active.Able to work independently and virtually.Result and solution-oriented; 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 communication skills and ability to engage and influence others