Procurement Assistant Manager - Soft Commoditiesen Viladecans, Barcelona.

There has never been a more exciting time to be working in Procurement when you consider the sheer scale of what we are seeking to grow the business whilst doing better for our planet and our society. As Unilever Procurement adapts to the ever-dynamic business environment, we will need to be agile to continue our track record of delivery in contributing to the top and bottom line. Inevitably, given the consistent and high quality of our delivery over the past few years, we will be asked to continue this rate of performance and indeed go over and above this standard to ensure the value provided is further enhanced across the scope of our remit. As well as ensuring that we are best in class in delivering the basics, we also have to look to the future and continuously evolve to meet the needs of our changing environment - reinventing ourselves for sustained competitive advantage. Our suppliers are at the heart of everything we do. We need to work more closely than ever with suppliers to co-create sustainable practices and bigger and better innovations. This places great demands on the skills and expertise of all of us as Procurement professionals.

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

Support to structure and manage key partnerships within Oils portfolio to deliver against value, purpose and future-fit goals.
Support developing and implementing strategies and assess, identify, and select the appropriate supplier base that would meet the needs of the business.
Work closely with S&I, Suppliers and Commodity Risk Team and collect, monitor, and manage market information, provide analysis and price forecasts.
Support the business with accurate price forecasting, prepare information on purchase prices and conditions to enable proper budgeting and cash forecasting.
Identify metrics, tools, and process to optimize sourcing, supplier activities and efficiencies.
Work closely with Ice Cream Business and suppliers to drive key initiatives such as Sustainable Sourcing, NDPE, RSP, aligned with Unilever Sustainable Living Plan
Support to initiate and drive complexity reduction (e.g., harmonization of specifications and suppliers)
Work with IC R&D teams to drive initiatives on supplier approvals / savings reformulations.
To support delivering cost savings based on sourcing strategies, compliance management and cash targets.
Support and manage supply chain issues (e.g., crisis management).
Measure and manage overall performance of suppliers.
Continuously improve ways of working and optimize procurement activities.
Support strategic initiatives across Ice Cream Procurement Team based on the Lighthouse Strategy, including but not limited to Value Chain Analysis, Vertical Integration
Support cross-functional initiatives and represent Unilever's interests in the management of external strategic relationships.

position requisites

• Formación

  : Grado

• Idiomas

  : Inglés: C1

• Conocimientos

  : SAP, Excel, y Power Query

• Experiencia

  : 3 años

Experience Required:

- University degree: Business Administration, Supply Chain, etc.
- >3 years¿ experience in Procurement, Supply Chain or R&D; experience in Raw - Material/Commodity purchasing is a big plus.

Skills:

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications, particularly in Microsoft Excel
- Strong on execution, have analytical skills and be pro-active.
- Business acumen and negotiation skills
- Be result and solution oriented; be able to solve (unexpected) problems
- Able to build relationships with people across the business (internally & externally).
- Multi-level communication and being a good team player
- Self-starter with strong accountability, responsibility, and leadership skills
- Supplier risk management and Supplier relationship management
- Comfortable to work with key procurement interfaces such as SAP CLM, USQS, SRS, Velocity, BPC Hana, etc
- Fluency in English, proficiency in another language is a plus

your benefits

- Permanent contract signed directly with Unilever Ice Cream
- Hybrid model

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