ABOUT UNILEVER

With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. Our strategy begins with a purpose that places consumers at the heart of everything we do: Brighten everyday life for all. Our goal is to deliver best-in-class performance with market-making, unmissably superior brands. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world. At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our collaborative, and flexible working environment. Our organizational ambition centers around creating workplaces that foster equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging across all aspects of our business. We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor’s degree in business, finance, supply chain management, or a related field
• Strong understanding of supply chain management principles and procurement best practices
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and build strong relationships with stakeholders and suppliers
• Analytical mindset with the ability to analyze data and make informed decisions.

SKILLS:

• Act like an entrepreneur, treat the business as their own, set trends, and willing to lead, follow, or step aside as needed.
• Exceptional at generating forward-thinking ideas that create and sustain a competitive advantage
• Strong at selling ideas and turning them into clear, valuable proposals for both internal and external partners.
• Strong organizational abilities to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively
• Take ownership and responsibility; have energy and drive.
• Be result and solution oriented.
• Networking and relationship management.
• Excellent communication and influential skills.
• Analytical skills with ability to extract, organize, analyze significant amount of data
• Attention to detail, rigorous and aptitude to solve complex problems

JOB PURPOSE:

Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world. If you want to play a pivotal role in the world of Procurement, building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and cross-functional teams, lead and optimize the procurement and business development process, and you are passionate about driving growth and reduce complexity then this role is just for you!
Procurement Collaborative Manufacturing is a dynamic and strategic function that plays a crucial role in ensuring the Company’s success. As a CM procurement professional, you’ll be at the forefront of sourcing and managing the essential Finished Goods for Consumers. This role offers the opportunity to build valuable relationships with suppliers, develop strong negotiation and business development skills, support in implementation of key value projects for Business and contribute to cost-saving initiatives that directly impact the Company’s performance.

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE:

• Support and contribute to the development and execution of Beauty and Personal Care Finished Goods sourcing strategies
• Manage supplier relationships and evaluate supplier performance to ensure quality, service, and cost requirements are met
• Plan and execute the tendering process and subsequent analysis of prices and commercials, including supplier discussions and visits
• Negotiate contracts, business terms, and pricing with suppliers to secure favorable agreements
• Monitor market trends, identify potential supply chain risks, and develop mitigation strategies
• Continuously evaluate procurement and business data and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Implement best practices to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall business performance
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to support the implementation of supply network and innovation projects
• Assist in preparing and delivering presentations and updates for both internal and external stakeholders