Marketing Procurement Assistant Manager - EUen Barcelona.

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ABOUT ICE CREAM: Life Tastes Better With Ice Cream
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.

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JOB PURPOSE:
The Marketing Procurement Assistant Manager EU, CoE will play a pivotal role in enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of the Ice Cream business globally in the Marketing Media spend area. This role will work closely with cross-functional teams within the organization, including Marketing global-regional level, CMI, R&D and Finance, to streamline marketing procurement processes, focusing on high-impact solutions. As the Ice Cream BG transitions to a stand-alone company, this position will reduce complexity and accelerate collaborative decision-making to drive strategies and impactful business models, frameworks to drive growth, future-fit capabilities.

The successful candidate will drive category value through negotiations, technical and analytical skills to move our ice cream business towards the highest level of innovation, design and commercialisation, while ensuring equipment is timely delivered to all the countries under your portfolio. This role demands a proactive approach in building strong stakeholder relationships and delivering efficient sourcing strategies that align with Ice Cream BG¿s business objectives. Regular engagement with the Global and Regional Leadership Team will ensure alignment and agility in the face of dynamic market needs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
¿ Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain collaborative relationships with regional and local stakeholders, ensuring alignment with the Ice Cream business priorities and needs. Effectively manage expectations and streamline communication with Portfolio Leads and the senior stakeholders.
¿ Performance Monitoring: Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to procurement activities. Ensure that procurement strategies contribute positively to financial and operational targets.
¿ Portfolio Coordination: Work closely with BU Leads to ensure that regional execution aligns with the overarching global strategy. Define, adapt and implement procurement initiatives to maximize impact.
¿ Performance Improvement: Identify opportunities for efficiency and optimization within the marketing sourcing process. Drive performance by reducing fragmentation, focusing on high-impact areas, and executing sustainable sourcing strategies.
¿ Market Analysis: Conduct market research to stay informed about industry trends, supplier capabilities, and pricing dynamics. Use this information to make informed procurement decisions.
¿ Accountability for Results: Deliver on financial and operational KPIs, ensuring that procurement strategies contribute positively to business targets and Ice Cream¿s growth agenda.
¿ Best Practices Sharing: Act as a subject matter expert for marketing procurement, bringing insights from BUs and sharing internal and external best practices across markets.

position requisites

• Formación

  : Licenciado

• Idiomas

  : Inglés: C1

• Conocimientos

  : capacidad de decisión, visión estratégica, - Capacidad de comunicación y trabajo en equipo., Agile Project Management

• Experiencia

  : 5 años

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:
¿ Proven experience in marketing procurement with a focus on strategy creation, strategic sourcing plans and stakeholder engagement.
¿ Demonstrated ability to coordinate across different functions and markets in a fast-paced, agile environment.
¿ Strong capability in stakeholder management and building collaborative relationships with cross-functional teams.
¿ High proficiency in contract negotiation, data-driven decision-making, and change management.
¿ Ability to manage complex projects and drive solutions that are region-specific while aligned with global strategies.

EXPERIENCES, QUALIFICATIONS:
¿ A minimum of 5 years' experience in procurement, within at least 2 years in marketing procurement under managerial roles within FMCG industry.
¿ Experience in managing complex marketing related portfolios across diverse categories,
¿ Understanding of supply chain and value chain management in the context of E2E marketing eco-sytem, ideally globally.
¿ Strong business acumen with the ability to balance long-term strategic thinking and short-term execution needs.
¿ Willingness to travel 20% of the time.

SKILLS:
¿ Stakeholder Management: Ability to influence and engage stakeholders across different levels and functions.
¿ Excellent communication skills: for internal, external stakeholders/audience to land messages in an engaging, clear way to drive decision making and actions.
¿ Data-Driven Decision Making: Use data to inform sourcing decisions and measure impact.
¿ Contract Negotiation: Skilled in negotiating agreements that balance cost, quality, and business goals.
¿ Business Acumen: Insight into market trends and their impact on procurement and business strategy.
¿ Project Management: Proficient in managing large-scale, complex projects.
¿ Value Chain Understanding: Knowledge of supply chain principles, especially as they relate to marketing procurement.
¿ Strategic Partnerships: Build and nurture relationships with suppliers to drive mutual value creation.
¿ Analytical Skills: Strong capability in supplier and competitive analysis.

LEADERSHIP:

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.

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