Main Job Purpose:
Coordination of procurement resources and leveraging the supplier network within a defined geography/product category to deliver on supply chain and MCO targets.
Key Accountabilities:
- Procurement contact and business partner to a specific set of countries / Category
- Supplier Relationship Management focused on service, quality, logistics and delivery for materials
- Responsible for the integration of supplier’s capabilities, logistics, and service requirements of Unilever manufacturing sites
- Execution of Innovation Projects and Management of Promotions
- Translation of price trends into local conditions (tariffs, taxes, logistics, etc)
- Communication of price trend in its totality to the local Finance team as an input to the business plan
- Development of contingency plans and alternatives to ensure supply security for the MCO
- Drive and support the implementation of VIP savings and creditor terms for the specific set of countries/MCO’s
- Drive R&P opportunities in alignment with the supply chain and MCO business strategy
- Efficient, timely and transparent communication to internal customers
Responsibilities:
Manage the MCO supply network
– Drive the implementation of performance metrics, tools and processes to optimise procurement activities.
– Drive the implementation of performance metrics, tools and processes to optimise procurement activities.
– Monitor overall performance of the supply network and ensure continuous improvement.
– Directly lead cross-functional teams to improve integration and efficiency across the supply network.
– Handle complex operational issues through the use of data analysis and provide options using generally defined practices
– Identify and build partnerships with key suppliers on an operational level
– Ensure clear SC direction and adoption within the local supply base
Execute Global/Regional programs in the MCO
– Support implementation of procurement strategies for a specific set of countries
– Execute cost savings and innovation programs based on sourcing strategies and trial results.
– Execute the rationalization strategy for suppliers, materials, and services to meet Unilever’s business requirements.
– Execute the rationalization strategy for suppliers, materials, and services to meet Unilever’s business requirements.
Align Procurement programs to deliver on MCO requirements
– Collaborate with Planning and Sourcing Units to establish short-term business objectives.
– Ensure the satisfaction of Unilever’s internal customers with the services provided by the procurement organization.
– Ensure the satisfaction of Unilever’s internal customers with the services provided by the procurement organization.
– Provide operational feedback during supplier negotiations/selection
Manage local Procurement resources
– Establish clear and measurable goals that challenge their team to continuously improve
– Lead their team to meet goals and objectives in support of the overall Unilever strategy
– Provide coaching and mentor resources to develop a high performing team
Experience Required:
ESSENTIAL
– University degree
– At least 5 years experience in Procurement or Supply Management
– At least 5 years experience in Procurement or Supply Management
Experience on large-scale change management projects
PREFERRED
Experience in international assignments
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