Packaging Procurement Manager Europe - Folding Cartons + Paper Feedstock Global Rigidsen Viladecans, Barcelona.

Our client Unilever Ice Cream is looking for a Packaging Procurement Manager

JOB PURPOSE
If you are an experienced procurement professional with a passion for creating high performing teams and driving sourcing strategies that focus on delivering value and sustainability, then this role is just for you!

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
Develop, implement, and execute Ice Cream procurement sourcing strategies for all of packaging across Europe.
Manage service for packaging material supply, mitigating upcoming supply/service risks through innovative and creative solutions (short and long-term) in collaboration with internal and external partners.
Monitor capacity and capability at suppliers including mould utilisation in line with the Business Plan to assure continuity of supply, liaise with contract coverage on key materials.
Manage mould health and refurbishment projects including capex management for the respective portfolio.
Be the manager and lead a WL1
Lead and support global and/or regional negotiations.
Execute contract negotiations, leveraging the business and digital tools for support as needed.
Follow market conditions and lead price forecasting cycles to enable proper budgeting and cash forecasting.
Contribute towards packaging sustainability commitments including key metrics such as NDPE and plastic reduction.
Deliver net productivity (cost savings/value creation).
Optimize our packaging to be the most cost-effective design (product logic) while still serving its technical and consumer purpose.
Identify and implement value chain intervention projects to bring the next level of value and efficiency to Unilever¿s supply chain.
To create and manage strategic supplier relationships to ensure we are a partner of choice.
To identify and bring supplier driven innovation ideas to the business and ultimately to market to drive growth.
Collaborate with the relevant R&D and technical expert teams to ensure the technical and commercial programs are fully integrated.
Ensure resilient material supply chains are embedded into our sourcing strategies.
To manage and reduce overall complexity within the portfolio.
Adopt and deploy the digital agenda in your markets.
Ensure proper levels of supplier service and quality are maintained.
Behave as a key interface for the supplier and demonstrate the value procurement adds to the business.
Communicate and execute the supply strategies and maintain connections with key Business Units & Business Groups.
Support on regulatory related topics that may impact the portfolio and business.
Support escalations of service and quality issues (e.g. crisis management) involving stakeholders as needed.
Strong communication skills, including the ability to concisely communicate to senior level internal and external stakeholders.

position requisites

• Formación

  : Grado

• Idiomas

  : Inglés: C1

• Conocimientos

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

• Experiencia

  : 5 años

SKILLS & LEADERSHIP BEHAVIORS REQUIRED:
You are an inclusive motivator of people. Your team deliver with real passion, growing and learning from each other whilst delivering quick wins.
You are still responsible for your own results and as a manager, you also need to motivate others to deliver with passion, creating an inclusive and engaging climate around you. You can balance challenge with support and coaching. You understand the wider business context and you are emotionally intelligent enough to motivate people to deliver what is needed.
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EXPERIENCES & QUALIFICATIONS:
University degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or relatable subject.
Minimum five years' experience in procurement and supply chain.
Industry experience and knowledge, while not a requirement, is a plus!
A proven track record of success in procurement and negotiations.
Experience working with long term business strategies.
Pro-active and complex stakeholder management and communication across ranks and functions.
Strong analytics skills including a deep knowledge of Excel.
Adept at working in a global virtual network with teammates and suppliers based around the world.
Professional negotiation models and techniques.
Basic understanding of finance.
Comfort with systems such as Microsoft Office Suite, Power BI, SAP CLM, and more.
Other skills: change management, forecasting and planning processes, and market operations

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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