Supply Chain Equipment & Services Procurement Specialisten Barcelona.

Our client Unilever Ice Cream is looking for a Supply Chain Equipment & Services Procurement Specialist - Global

JOB PURPOSE
Within this challenging role you will manage the central Engineering Stakeholders and Support the Portfolio Procurement manager for Ice Cream and will be responsible for following up mainly strategic activities with some operational and tactical activities assigned to you, all in regards of Capex, Mro and Utilities spends.

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

Stakeholders
Participate and lead kick off project meetings where appropriate.
Build and maintain beneficial relationships with Global BG Engineering teams.
Be the main contact between the Market colleagues and the Global BG Engineering teams / Regional BG Engineering teams.
Support market procurement colleagues in escalation to portfolio suppliers expedite / claims.
Lead Red List and Technology Sensitive projects where requested.
Support Quality, Hygienic and manufacturing Excellence Team with Global Suppliers.
Capex MRO Utilities Procurement (CMP) BPO Partner (¿ who manage Market Procurement Operations)
Assist the Global Procurement Manager with the management, development and implementation of Capex & MRO, Utilities Procurement (CMP) BPO Partner strategy and escalation.
Build and maintain beneficial relationships with Market Procurement colleagues through periodical meeting and create decks to be shared in conjunction with (CMP) BPO Partner.
Feedback on (CMP) BPO Partner to Ice Cream Procurement manager Portfolio Business Services.
Lead the development and implementation of procurement strategies relevant portfolios and project execution including historical portfolio data analysis and negotiation strategy definition.
Good Understanding of legislations / laws and operating context.
Support the project technology team in identifying new capable suppliers, Supplier assessment (commercial, technical).
Multiple Stake holder management including Internal and external i.e., Engineering, Legal, Finance, Suppliers.
Participate and contribute to project meetings and lead procurement planning process.
Run specific sourcing Projects including preparation, assessment & negotiation of tenders (incl. familiarity with e-tenders).
Evaluate and facilitate Decision making process taking in consideration the costs related to product life cycle, spare parts, service required and consumptions, LCC / TCO analysis.
Detailed analysis and decision for Award of business to suppliers / alignment with stakeholders,
Negotiate legal documentation ¿ Master Purchase Agreement and Commercial Terms Contracts with suppliers for the project, in conjunction with legal team.
Compliance to `Schedule of Authority applicable¿ for the project and country.
Evaluate historical data for portfolio and negotiation strategy definition.
Suppliers
Development and implementation of procurement strategies relevant for the respective portfolio with data from the Ice Cream Company and Supply market.
Manage, advise & oversee 7 step sourcing Projects managed by (CMP) BPO Partner.
Assist the Global Engineering team in selecting, piloting and rolling out new suppliers with market and/or global capability.
Lead, Advise, Support and Approve the UPA / CTC negotiations with support of Legal for "Global" technologies. Raise and negotiate Claims on Portfolio suppliers
Ensure raising of Single Source Justification Notes in conjunction with (CMP) BPO Partner
Actively engage with and manage Portfolio suppliers on a strategic level giving suppliers feedback and new opportunities.
Opportunities
Identify and agree cost savings and cash benefit generation based on portfolios / sourcing strategies / compliance management.
Review and approve (CMP) BPO Partner analysis considering company priorities TCO / LCC / PWP / USLP.
Systems
Continuously improve ways of working and optimize procurement activities with the Ice Cream company and with (CMP) BPO Partner.
Oversee Update of portfolio tracker for savings, cash, projects, contracts.
Oversee and support the global suppliers in having right attention from (CMP) BPO Partner, P2P, market procurement, finance and engineering team for overdue payments, supplier onboarding.

position requisites

• Formación

  : Grado

• Idiomas

  : Inglés: C1

• Conocimientos

  : SAP, Excel, y Power Query

• Experiencia

  : 3 años

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

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 the company.
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:
Bachelor¿s degree or equivalent
Between 3-5 years¿ experience preferably within a technical procurement position;
Specific procurement and or engineering education preferred;
Superior stakeholder management, both internal and external;
Ability to operate independently;
Ability to operate in a large organisation with complex decision structures / remote relationships;
Experience in legal contracting, project and relationship management;
Proactive and positive team player;
Good negotiation skills for both external and internal negotiations;
Good communication skills;
Methodical and organized;
Good skills MS Office (more than average on MS Excel); SharePoint; SAP and most common tools available for office and communication automation
Excellent English written and verbal communication skills (Level B2/C1 is a must)


EXPERIENCES & QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor¿s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.

Experience: 5-7 years¿ experience in a procurement or Supply Chain.
Experience in Global Indirect Procurement.
Cross-functional experiences.
Strong business and commercial acumen.

Ability and drive to work independently and cooperate with diverse teams, across different geographies.
Ability to influence senior stakeholders and peers effectively.
Excellent critical thinking, analytical and story-telling skills to respond to multiple market/portfolio specific characteristics and influence change remotely.

your benefits

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

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