.Join Our Ice Cream Team!Assistant Procurement Manager – Global Functional IngredientsScope: GlobalLocation: MexicoJOB 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 relationships 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 collaboration between global suppliers and regional procurement teams to establish both short and long-term business objectives.Support innovation projects through strong collaboration with the 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 to improvement.WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:Self-starter with strong accountability, responsibility, and leadership skills.Strong on execution, have analytical skills, and be proactive.Able to work independently and virtually.Be 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.EXPERIENCES & QUALIFICATIONS:Minimum 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.ARE YOU EXCITED TO CRAFT THE ICE CREAM FUTURE?To apply, you must do so online. Please do not forget to upload your CV, latest EoY, and a motivation letter.Disclaimer: Equal Opportunity Employer: Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer