Join Our Ice Cream Team! Assistant Procurement Manager – Global Functional Ingredients Scope: Global
Location: Mexico
Terms & 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. 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 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 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 RESPONSIBILITIES Support 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 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 for 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.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: 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. 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. If you have been informed that you are at risk of redundancy, please make sure to tick this box during your application. Please also attach your letter of redundancy to the application.
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.
Disclaimer 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 based on disability. We take pleasure seriously. Join the Ice Cream team now! Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever, we are interested in every individual bringing their 'Whole Self' to work, and this includes you! Thus, if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.
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