Job description – Marketing Procurement Specialist - Americas Location: Tultitlán JOB PURPOSE: The Marketing Procurement Assistant Manager – Americas will play a pivotal role in enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of the Ice Cream business globally in the Marketing spend area.
This role will work closely with cross-functional teams within the organization, including Marketing at the global-regional level, CMI, R&D, and Finance, to streamline marketing procurement processes, focusing on high-impact solutions.
As the Ice Cream BG transitions to a stand-alone company, this position will reduce complexity and accelerate collaborative decision-making to drive strategies and impactful business models.
The successful candidate will drive category value through negotiations, technical and analytical skills to move our ice cream business towards the highest level of innovation, design, and commercialization, while ensuring equipment is timely delivered to all the countries under your portfolio.
This role demands a proactive approach in building strong stakeholder relationships and delivering efficient sourcing strategies that align with Ice Cream BG's business objectives.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain collaborative relationships with regional and local stakeholders, ensuring alignment with the Ice Cream business priorities and needs.Performance Monitoring: Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to procurement activities.Portfolio Coordination: Work closely with BU Leads to ensure that regional execution aligns with the overarching global strategy.Performance Improvement: Identify opportunities for efficiency and optimization within the marketing sourcing process.Market Analysis: Conduct market research to stay informed about industry trends, supplier capabilities, and pricing dynamics.Accountability for Results: Deliver on financial and operational KPIs, ensuring that procurement strategies contribute positively to business targets.Best Practices Sharing: Act as a subject matter expert for marketing procurement. WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED: Proven experience in marketing procurement with a focus on strategy creation and stakeholder engagement.Demonstrated ability to coordinate across different functions and markets.Strong capability in stakeholder management and building collaborative relationships.High proficiency in contract negotiation and data-driven decision-making.Ability to manage complex projects and drive region-specific solutions. EXPERIENCES, QUALIFICATIONS: A minimum of 5 years experience in procurement, with at least 2 years in marketing procurement within FMCG industry.Experience in managing complex marketing-related portfolios across diverse categories.Understanding of supply chain and value chain management.Strong business acumen with the ability to balance long-term strategic thinking and short-term execution needs.Willingness to travel 20% of the time. SKILLS: Stakeholder Management: Ability to influence and engage stakeholders.Excellent communication skills for internal and external stakeholders.Data-Driven Decision Making: Use data to inform sourcing decisions.Contract Negotiation: Skilled in negotiating agreements.Business Acumen: Insight into market trends.Project Management: Proficient in managing large-scale projects.Value Chain Understanding: Knowledge of supply chain principles.Strategic Partnerships: Build and nurture relationships with suppliers.Analytical Skills: Strong capability in supplier and competitive analysis. A Unilever é uma organização comprometida com equidade, inclusão e diversidade para impulsionar nossos resultados de negócios e criar um futuro melhor, a cada dia, para nossos diversos funcionários, consumidores globais, parceiros e comunidades.
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