Assistant Procurement Manager - Logistics (WA)

at  Unilever Singapore

EXPERIENCES & QUALIFICATIONS

• University graduate
• Minimum 5 to 7 years’ experience in Logistics Procurement
• Experiencing working with SAP is desirable
• Experience in Logistics (Road Transport is a plus)
• Fluency in English at a professional level

SKILLS

• Storytelling, data visualizing and presentation skills
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint Skills

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 are passionate about professional and competitive sourcing of products/services meeting the specified needs and working co-developing and implementing Logistics strategy in the West Africa market, then this role is just for you!

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

• To develop, implement and drive Unilever procurement strategies for the Logistics Category.
• To assess, identify and select the appropriate supplier base that would meet the needs of the business.
• To directly lead or co-ordinate large procurement projects as needed.
• To deliver cost savings based on sourcing strategies and compliance management.
• To continuously improve ways of working and optimize procurement activities.
• To handle complex and diverse customer, supplier or operational issues within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
• To ensure the satisfaction of Unilever’s internal customers with the services provided by the procurement organization.
• To lead the rationalization of suppliers, materials and services that meet Unilever’s business requirements.
• To develop, coach and mentor resources within a high performing and motivated team responsible for interfacing with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• To support the collaboration with senior functional leaders to establish both short and long-term business objectives.
• To lead cross-functional initiatives and represent Unilever’s interests in the management of external strategic relationships.
• In the context of Partner to Win, to identify, develop and manage strategic business relationships to enable implementation of the Unilever growth strategy, revenue achievement and new product development initiatives.
• To support Unilever Sustainable Living Plan in the procurement of materials and services.
• Passion for people: talent mastery, which includes spotting, fostering, encouraging, and retaining talent is non-negotiable.