Assistant Procurement Manager – IC Cabinets (METSA) at The Magnum Ice Cream Company

Ümraniye, Istanbul, Turkey -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Jul, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Relationship Management, Negotiation, Value Chain Optimization, Competitive Analysis, Total Cost Of Ownership, Market Insights, Project Management, Technical Procurement, Sustainability Practices, Financial Modeling, Stakeholder Management, English Fluency, Turkish Fluency, Refrigeration Industry Knowledge, Category Management

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

Life tastes better with ice cream With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry. We create iconic ice cream brands that are part of everyday life, bringing moments of joy to millions of people around the world. Everybody loves ice cream. And as the world’s biggest pure‑play ice cream company, we have the scale and ambition to make a real difference. What truly sets us apart is how we work. We move fast and keep things simple. We turn ideas into action, trust people to take ownership, and work as one team to win together with integrity. Our culture is high‑performance, collaborative and focused on getting things done. We’re curious and ready for what’s next. We embrace digital, use data to make better decisions, and keep learning, including how AI can help us work smarter and serve consumers better. The role Are you a technically savvy procurement specialist with a passion for sustainability and innovation? Or maybe you have a strong understanding of the refrigeration industry, know the key players in the region, or have experience working with freezers’or componenets’ manufacturers? Then this role is tailored for you! We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our team of ice-cream cabinets (freezers) procurement. This role is not just about purchasing; it’s about developing & delivering sustainable practices, driving innovation and finding opportunities to bring value to the category, keeping us leaders in this space. Reporting to the Global Portfolio Strategy Lead Ice-cream Cabinets and Selling Systems you will be part of a team of Procurement Specialists who manage our Cabinet portfolio globally., therefore being a team player is critical to the groups success. Apart from supplier relationship development & management, you will closely liase with R&D, regional and local CD teams and cabinets managers to understand and deliver the business requirements. Your primary function will be to drive category value through your negotiations, technical and analytical skills to move our ice cream cabinets towards the highest level of innovation, design and commercialisation, while ensuring equipment is timely delivered to all the countries under your portfolio. You will also be responsible for driving short- and long-term smart value chain optimisation projects with our suppliers and partners. Your skills and experience will be used to provide forecast and market insights to guide the business in achieving its procurement goals. What you'll be responsible for Develop and implement agreed regional sourcing strategies in relation to the ice-cream category to support both commercial, technical, innovation and sustainability requirements. Create and maintain a 3–year value chain detailing both regional and country specific projects and associated value. Provide product, service and supply chain expertise to the Ice-cream category members in the region to build relationships and member development, drive collaboration, increase participation and improve System effectiveness and efficiency. Build and enhance key internal stakeholder relationships in the region to increase System trust and effective collaboration to drive sustainable value. Build and enhance regional and global supplier relationships to secure alignment with the category strategies and build win-win collaboration to drive sustainable value. Project lead and execute sourcing initiatives at regional and global levels in line with the Unilever sourcing process with goals and metrics to secure agreed outcomes. Analyse regional and global industry trends, evolving technologies, innovations and developments to help protect continuity of supply and contribute to the System capability for exploiting competitive advantage opportunities. We're looking for someone who Education: Bachelor's / Masters degree preferred but not essential. Related Work Experience: 5 years previous experience in Industry procurement. Other Work Experience: Direct experience in aspects relating to Ice-cream, Beverage or similar industry activities would be a great advantage. Technical experience in the Refrigeration Industry products is an advantage. Fluent in English and Turkish. SKILLS REQUIRED Country / Business Unit Plans & Strategies: knowledge of information used and ability to evaluate those business plans and strategies to develop procurement strategies that enable delivery of those goals and objectives. Best Practices: knowledge of procurement, industry and business best practices to guide thought leadership and ensure effective procurement strategies. Includes the ability to recognise value creation opportunities within the supply chain. Value Chain and Total Cost of ownership: good knowledge of retail refrigeration equipment specifications and attributes, competitive positioning and unbundled cost components. Ability to deepdive into supplier’s value chain and find new opportunities, ability to use financial models, industry knowledge and customers’ requirements to formulate the best procurement decisions. Competitive Analysis: knowledge of sources of competitive analysis including supplier and industry data to build competitive intelligence, inform business planning and optimize decision-making. Includes the ability to create and analyse industry cost models to assess suppliers’ competitive capabilities. Marketing Innovation: ability to identify and develop innovative ideas to create proprietary advantages for the Company. Supplier Management: the ability to evaluate and ensure that supplier performance meets or exceeds defined performance standards and adheres to overall Company policies and procedures. What you'll get Alongside meaningful work and strong development, we offer a reward package that typically includes Market-competitive pay and performance related rewards Flexible ways of working Support for health, wellbeing and life outside of work Time off to rest and recharge Ongoing learning and development opportunities Specific benefits vary by location #TMICC Why join us? This is a place for people who are passionate about ice cream and are growth obsessed - both for the business and for themselves. People who act like an owner and drive our business end-to-end. People who are driven by success to deliver more than we ever thought we could! You’ll thrive here if you value an inclusive culture, with low ego and hierarchy - and if you’re excited to continuously learn and challenge how we work, using digital, data, and new thinking to push us forward. - Roles with real accountability and visible impact - Free to move fast, experiment and challenge how things are done - Continuous learning and development as the business grows - Reward linked to performance and contribution. Your career here is shaped by what you deliver, as you work across functions and markets and grow with the business. Ready to build the future of Ice Cream? If this sounds like the place where you'd thrive, we'd love to hear from you. Apply online and share your CV. We'll review your application and be in touch with the next steps. If you are an individual with a disability and require assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please let your Talent Acquisition Partner know. Additional information The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We encourage people with all backgrounds to apply including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, and Māori and Pacific Peoples. You may notice references to Unilever, as well as Unilever’s policies and terms and conditions, on this career site. This is because we are still sharing some services under the terms of our separation from the company. Please be aware that your application and the information you submit via this site will go directly and exclusively to The Magnum Ice Cream Company for roles within The Magnum Ice Cream Company .

Responsibilities

Develop and implement regional sourcing strategies for ice-cream cabinets to drive innovation, sustainability, and commercial value. Manage global supplier relationships and collaborate with R&D and local teams to ensure timely equipment delivery and value chain optimization.