Assistant Procurement Manager Foods, Greater Asia – Collaborative Manufactu at Unilever

Bangkok, , Thailand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Management, Negotiation, Cost Modeling, Value Chain Optimization, Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Supply Chain Operations, Responsible Sourcing, Analytical Thinking, Digital Capabilities, Communication Skills

Industry

Manufacturing

Description

Job Title: Assistant Procurement Manager Foods, Greater Asia – Collaborative Manufacturing Location: Bangkok, Thailand 🌏 Shape the future of some of Unilever's most loved food brands across Greater Asia. At Unilever, we believe business can be a force for good. We're looking for a talented Assistant Procurement Manager to join our Foods Procurement team and drive strategic sourcing, supplier partnerships, cost excellence, and sustainability initiatives across the Greater Asia Collaborative Manufacturing portfolio. This is an exciting opportunity to influence regional business performance, lead value creation projects, and work with cross-functional teams across Thailand, the Philippines, and other key markets. What You'll Do As Assistant Procurement Manager, you will: ✅ Develop and execute sourcing strategies for Collaborative Manufacturing (CM) portfolios ✅ Drive savings, productivity, innovation, and sustainability initiatives ✅ Manage and strengthen relationships with strategic manufacturing partners and suppliers ✅ Lead cost modeling, benchmarking, negotiations, and value chain optimization projects ✅ Partner closely with Supply Chain, R&D, Finance, Marketing, and Planning teams to deliver business objectives ✅ Improve supply resilience, supplier performance, and responsible sourcing compliance ✅ Support sustainability and Supplier Climate Program initiatives ✅ Analyze market trends and provide insights that support business decision-making What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who combines analytical thinking with strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills. Preferred Qualifications: • Experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Buying, or Supply Chain Procurement • Background in Collaborative Manufacturing, FMCG, Food Manufacturing, or Commodities is highly preferred • Strong supplier management and negotiation experience • Proven project management and stakeholder engagement skills • Understanding of supply chain operations, cost structures, and procurement processes • Experience in supplier development, localization, and value creation initiatives • Knowledge of sustainability and responsible sourcing practices • Strong analytical and digital capabilities • Excellent communication and influencing skills Why Join Unilever? ✨ Work on globally recognized brands that impact millions of consumers ✨ Collaborate with regional and global teams across Greater Asia ✨ Drive high-visibility business and sustainability projects ✨ Enjoy extensive learning, development, and career growth opportunities ✨ Be part of a purpose-led company committed to creating a better business and a better world Interested? If you're passionate about procurement, supplier partnerships, strategic sourcing, and creating value at scale, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and help shape the future of Unilever's Foods business across Greater Asia. 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.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute sourcing strategies for Collaborative Manufacturing portfolios to drive savings, innovation, and sustainability. Manage strategic partnerships and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize the value chain across Greater Asia.