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UNILEVER IS LOOKING FOR A PROCUREMENT ASSISTANT MANAGER – CONFECTIONARY & BAKED

Location: Weena, Rotterdam – the Netherlands – expected to move to Amsterdam in Q2 2025

Full-time

Local conditions apply

ABOUT UNILEVER

With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world.

At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.

We want our business to flourish, and we know that our success depends on others flourishing around us. That's why our purpose is to make sustainable living commonplace, and why sustainable, long-term growth is at the heart of our business model.

BUSINESS CONTEXT

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 more good for our planet and our society. As Unilever Procurement adapts to the ever-dynamic business environment, we will need to be agile in order 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.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Professional sourcing of products/services meeting the specified needs of the Business at most competitive commercial terms and according to Unilever sustainable standards.

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSABILITIES BE?

• Support to structure and manage key partnerships within C&B to deliver against value, purpose and future-fit goals.

• Support developing and implementing strategies for procurement of the respective portfolios and assess, identify, and select the appropriate supplier base that would meet the needs of the business.

• Work closely with S&I and collect, monitor, and manage market information, provide analysis and price forecasts.

• Support the business with accurate price forecasting. Prepares 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 the Ice Cream Business to support the launch of innovations and new product development.

• 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.

A successful Assistant Procurement Manager is expected to be:

• Exceptional at generating innovative ideas that are future-fit and contribute to establishing a sustainable competitive edge.

• Proficient in persuasively presenting these ideas to both internal and external business partners, skillfully transforming them into compelling proposals that articulate and convey their value effectively.

• Highly appreciative of the significance and impact of flawless execution, demonstrating an acute attention to detail.

• Assumes the role of an entrepreneur, treating the business as if it were their own, setting trends, and demonstrating the willingness to take the lead, follow, or adapt as needed.

• Functions as a dedicated ambassador for Partner with Purpose, exemplifying the value that Procurement brings to the organization.

• Demonstrates a sincere commitment to Unilever's sustainable business model, actively engaging with Unilever's broader agenda and aligning with its sustainability goals.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• University degree

• At least 3 years experience in Procurement experience is a plus

• Experience on large-scale change management projects

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• 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 (at short notice)

• Able to build relationships with people across the business (internally & externally).

• Experience in and understanding of business processes.

• Multi-level communication and being a good team player

• Strong communications skills and ability to engage and influence others.

• Self-starter with strong accountability, responsibility, and leadership skills

• Support strategic sourcing strategy

• Supplier risk management

• Supplier integration and supplier relationship management

WHAT DOES UNILEVER OFFER?

Unilever is the place where you can be yourself and bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world. We offer an exciting & dynamic work environment where you can make things happen. Furthermore, we offer some great reward and benefits!

• Attractive total remuneration package: excellent company pension, bonus, share scheme.

• Flexible cross-disciplinary career opportunities and a wealth of training opportunities & wellbeing resources whenever and wherever.

• Plenty of company-paid holidays to further ensure your work-life balance is maintained.

• We encourage an inclusive culture, which comes to life with interchangeable public holidays, paid paternity leave of 6 weeks and our transgender policy.

• Under the Hybrid Working principles, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 40% in the office or at customers, suppliers or partners to connect and collaborate. For the time you work from home, we will ensure you are well equipped. When you are at the office , you can enjoy our tasty canteen with prepped food and own products.

• Informal culture and being the first one trying our new products.

• My Fitness Plan (reduction on your Fitness Subscription).

• Home work allowance

• Company laptop and mobile phone

• Green Mobility Policy.

EXCITED?

Join Unilever and our team! To apply, you must do so online. Please do not forget to upload your CV and a motivation letter. Your application will be reviewed against our requirements and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date to provide you with an update on the status of your application.

Looking forward to meeting you!

Please note this is a Direct Search led by Unilever. Applications from agencies will not be accepted, nor will fees be paid for unsolicited CVs.

For the recruitment of this position, we would like to emphasize that local conditions apply to the position and for this vacancy in principle we will first consider candidates based in the Netherlands. If you are based outside of the Netherlands and you are interested to apply, please feel free to do so but we can only take your application on if a decision is made to also recruit outside of the Netherlands.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, parenthood, pregnancy or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against.

By highlighting the gender diversity at the workplace, Unilever encourages women equally men to apply. If you look for a job after a long career break or after any type of leave, do not hesitate to apply.

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Job Category: Supply Chain

Job Category: Chaîne d'approvisionnement

Job Category: Supply Chain

Job Type: Procurement Specialist

Industry: UnileverExperiencedProfessionals