Category Procurement Specialisten Barcelona.

Our client Unilever Ice Cream is looking for a Category Procurement Specialist

JOB PURPOSE
Provide support to the Procurement Operations manager and Team. Take responsibility for European Ice Cream Operational activities to ensure a smooth supply of materials into the co-manufacturers. In the current challenging times, the Procurement Operations teams in Europe have played a crucial role in continuation of the business.

our client

Unilever Ice Cream is the largest global Ice Cream Company in the world, with over 100 years of experience delivering a diverse range of indulgent, yet responsible, craft food experiences and treats delighting consumers. Committed to innovation, quality, and sustainability we have 35 brands, including 3 one billion Euro brands (Magnum, Wall¿s, Ben & Jerry¿s), a strong presence in over 60 countries, generating annual revenue of over $8 billion. All brands are driven to transform moments into memories through indulgent yet responsibly made and marketed products. We have a well-developed strategy to deliver growth and value creation which is clear on where to play and how to win.

We turn the ordinary into the extraordinary by designing unique and innovative Ice Cream experiences that make life taste better, creating joyful experiences. In our Ice Cream business, we¿re crafting the future through innovation and imaginative minds, creating unique products. We spark moments of happiness for people and within the communities where we operate. However, it is not as simple as it may seem. As Ice Cream makers we are serious about happiness. With warm hearts, we create the coolest products.

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.

your functions

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

You will play a vital role ¿ together with 2 colleagues ¿ in troubleshooting in all different aspects of our European IC Operations. You make sure all of our ice cream co-manufacturers and factories get their raw materials in time and of the highest quality. Any issue that pops up is a new puzzle for you to solve. You coordinate with all relevant internal and external stakeholders and make sure all know what to do in order to solve the issue. In addition you support the colleagues in service- and quality improvement projects with our main suppliers.
Next to that you support in various projects like:
Brexit activities ¿ provide availability of data which is required due to the new Brexit regulations for raw materials sourced by the procurement portfolio teams
Resilience ¿ support the European resilience program for raw and packaging materials used in our co-manufacturers
Support the Procurement Operations Manager in strategic collaboration with key suppliers to drive long term resilience and supply security
Support the procurement organization to meet goals and objectives in support to the overall Unilever strategy.
Build a solid network within the company and with the main suppliers of materials.
Collaborate with procurement manager on troubleshooting in all different aspects of our European IC Operations.
Think innovatively to turn issues/crises into opportunities for supply chain improvement, i.e. long term problem solving.
Able to quickly build knowledge on various buying portfolios to take decisions on how to solve problems. Take that extra step to safeguard Unilever¿s production.
Contribute to short and long term service and quality improvement projects together with suppliers.
Support contingency and resilience activities; identify and follow up on opportunities to add flexibility to the supply chain.
Support Quality Reviews and strategic improvement programs with suppliers together with Product Group Quality.
Able to coordinate financial claims raised at suppliers and have discussions with loss adjusters
To ensure the satisfaction of Unilever's internal customers with the services provided by the procurement organization

position requisites

• Formación

  : Grado

• Idiomas

  : Inglés: C1

• Conocimientos

  : Office, Excel, Power Point, Power BI, - Deseable conocimiento de ERP SAP.

• Experiencia

  : 3 años

EXPERIENCES & QUALIFICATIONS:
3-5 years in FMCG
English language skills
Managing stakeholders
Effective trouble shooter ¿ able to remain calm in times of crisis

Preferred:
SAP experience
Project management skills
Experience in procurement and/or planning
International experience: study/work abroad (outside NL/EU)

your benefits

WHAT DO WE OFFER
- Attractive total remuneration package; excellent company pension, bonus, share scheme.
- Hybrid Work (you can work from home 2/3 days per week)
- 4 weeks of Flex Work per year: Opportunity to work remotely for the entire week without coming into the office.
- Flexible hours: Work hours with a wide range of starting and ending times to accommodate your needs.
- Restaurant Card and canteen service in our offices.
- Parking: Possibility of parking at the offices at a reduced cost and with free electric chargers.
- Online language courses.
- Wellbeing Programs: Resources and activities to promote physical, mental, emotional, and purposeful wellbeing.
- Online store with exclusive discounts on UL products and other recognized brands.
And many more!

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