ICE CREAM - IT Procurement Portfolio Lead - Software & Services

at  Unilever

ICE CREAM IS HIRING FOR ICE CREAM - IT PROCUREMENT PORTFOLIO LEAD - SOFTWARE & SERVICES

Location: Rotterdam Weena moving to Amsterdam Netherlands
Local conditions apply
Full-time
For the recruitment of this position, we would like to emphasize that local conditions apply to the position and for this vacancy in principle we will first consider candidates based in the Netherlands. If you are based outside of the Netherlands and you are interested to apply, please feel free to do so but we can only take your application on if a decision is made to also recruit outside of the Netherlands.
If you are in the Unilever Ice Cream business or consider choosing to work for the Unilever Ice Cream business, you will work for the Global, leading Ice Cream player with €7.9bn Turn Over in 2023. The Ice Cream business is operating in a highly attractive category, as we are part of the 1 trillion snacking and refreshment industry, growing consistently at high pace. We have strong brands equities: 5 of top 10 selling brands including Wall’s, Magnum, Ben &Jerry’s. We are investing to unlock the full growth potential of Ice Cream as a standalone entity, once we separate from Unilever, which is planned to happen by November 2025.
Ice Cream has distinct characteristics from Unilever’s other operating businesses and the growth potential of Ice Cream will be better delivered under a different ownership structure. As Ice Cream company we are committed to developing and nurturing talent within our Ice Cream company. You will have ample options for career growth and exploration, allowing you for you to explore roles and opportunities across the new organisation. Your career development will be a priority for us, and we are dedicated to supporting your growth journey within the new company. We hope that you will want to build the new chapter of our Ice Cream history together with us.

SKILLS & LEADERSHIP BEHAVIORS REQUIRED:

• Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors
• PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Has emotional intelligence to take feedback, manage mood and motivations, and build empathy for others.
• PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Generates intensity and focus to motivate people to deliver results at speed. Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results.
• TALENT CATALYST: Invests in people – coaches individuals and teams to realize their full potential. Creates an inclusive climate, empowering everyone to be at their best.
• PURPOSE & SERVICE: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever.
• CONSUMER LOVE: Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers.
• BUSINESS ACUMEN: Creates sustainable growth with purpose, engaging different partners across the system for change.

EXPERIENCES & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Experience: 10 years of experience in procurement or a similar role, preferably within the FMCG sector. Experience in IT/Indirect Procurement is must to have.
• Skills: Strong negotiation, analytical, and project management skills. Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Competencies: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

EXCITED?

Join Unilever and our team! To apply, you must do so online. Please do not forget to upload your CV and a motivation letter. Your application will be reviewed against our requirements and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date to provide you with an update on the status of your application.
Looking forward to meeting you!
Please note this is a Direct Search led by Unilever. Applications from agencies will not be accepted, nor will fees be paid for unsolicited CVs.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, parenthood, pregnancy or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against.
By highlighting the gender diversity at the workplace, Unilever encourages women equally men to apply. If you look for a job after a long career break or after any type of leave, do not hesitate to apply.
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JOB PURPOSE

Are you passionate about managing end to end portfolio, gaining wide procurement experice for IT, driving business with direct contribiton, then this role is tailored for you.

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE?

• Strategic Sourcing: Understand the business needs related to functional areas of spend in IT and bring deep expertise and insights across the value chain and supply base to translate the business requirements into effective future-fit procurement strategies. Develop and implement procurement , run tenders for each of respective sub-portfolios within IT.
• Vendor Management: Identify, evaluate, and manage relationships with Global suppliers and vendors for the assigned IT sub-portfolio. Lead internal external performance management and reporting including creation and stewardship of relevant key performance indicators.
• Contract Management: Managing contract’s life cycels end to end.
• Contract Negotiation: Negotiate contracts and agreements to ensure the best terms and conditions for the company.
• Budget Management: Oversee IT budgets, ensuring alignment with business strategy and objectives and financial plans. Deliver against financial targets and other KPIs (including value delivery) as per business plan objectives.
• Cross-functional/functional Collaboration: Work closely with Senior management, IT, finance, and other internal teams to align procurement activities with business goals. Lead a geographically dispersed team to inspire, develop, and support our people, deliver results, and create and promote a healthy business culture.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. Ensure Portfolio fundamentals (i.e., data consistency, data insights, recurring stakeholder communications, contracts, etc.) are all put in place. Future proof the portfolio by driving digital and AI approaches, while building technology enablers to help manage selected portfolio and scope.
• Market Analysis: Conduct market research to stay updated on industry trends and identify potential new suppliers.
• Compliance: Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies and legal requirements.

Unilever is the place where you can be yourself and bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world. We offer an exciting & dynamic work environment where you can make things happen. Furthermore, we offer some great reward and benefits!

• Attractive total remuneration package; excellent company pension, bonus, share scheme.
• Flexible cross-disciplinary career opportunities and a wealth of training opportunities & wellbeing resources whenever and wherever.
• Plenty of company-paid holidays to further ensure your work-life balance is maintained.
• We encourage an inclusive culture, which comes to life with interchangeable public holidays, paid paternity leave of 6 weeks and our transgender policy.
• Under the Hybrid Working principles, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 40%-60% in the office or at customers, suppliers or partners to connect and collaborate. For the time you work from home, we will ensure you are well equipped. When you are at the office , you can enjoy our tasty canteen with prepped food and own products.
• Informal culture and being the first one trying our new products.
• My Fitness Plan (reduction on your Fitness Subscription).
• Home work allowance
• Company laptop and mobile phone
• Green Mobility Policy