Global Assistant Procurement Manager

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. Our strategy begins with a purpose that places consumers at the heart of everything we do: Brighten everyday life for all. Our goal is to deliver best-in-class performance with market-making, unmissably superior brands. 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 collaborative, and flexible working environment. Our organizational ambition centers around creating workplaces that foster equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging across all aspects of our business. 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.

ABOUT PROCUREMENT

Part of the Supply Chain family, Procurement is responsible for over 30B Euro of material and services spend globally with more than 60,000 suppliers. Getting the right services and materials, sustainably sourced and ensuring responsible procurement is critical to ensuring our brands with purpose grow. Our teams work closely with the business to understand stakeholders needs, bring innovation to meet changing consumer, employees and customers needs, and drive financial value for Unilever through competitive buying. We're at the forefront of digital procurement, bringing new tools and analytics to drive data-based decisions. Our strategy is 'Procurement with Purpose' and focuses on buying responsibly, buying better, and growing together with partners around the world. Our ambition is based on three key drivers: being Purpose-Led, Value-Driven, and Future-Fit.

JOB PURPOSE:

Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world. If you are passionate about shaping the future of our Surfactants Portfolio and contributing to procurement initiatives that drive sustainability, innovation, and operational excellence, then this role is just for you

Surfactants are a fundamental raw material for our Home Care, Beauty & Wellbeing and Personal Care businesses across all UL regions. Surfactants procurement is managed by the Global Materials portfolio. The surfactants supply chain is spread across many regions with a large number of global, regional and local suppliers.

Managing the surfactants portfolio successfully requires a very deep understanding of the value chain, including feedstock / raw materials, logistics, local duties and taxes, energy, utilities, and many more.

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE:

• Deliver Procurement Key Performance Indicators such as Value Improvement Programs, Innovation Delivery, Payment Terms Extension, Cost Target, Gross Margin Improvement, Traceability & Sustainability, in line with sourcing strategies and compliance management.
• Support day-to-day execution of:
  • Procurement basics, e.g. CLM / SAP contracts creation & updates, SQA/RS, specifications, vendor master data, cash reporting, invoices resolution (P2P).
  • Transformative, resilience and innovation projects in LATAM, NA, EU: Develop contingency plans and alternative materials and/or suppliers to secure key materials, collaborate with R&D, market teams and suppliers.
  • Tasks to support Unilever's NDPE continuity.
  • Complexity reduction projects in LATAM, NA, EU; continuously improve ways of working.
• Execute price forecast, incl. comprehensive understanding of price, volumes, spend; improve supplier cost models to enhance transparency of cost drivers, maintain price accuracy.
• Assist the Procurement Manager with the tendering process, benchmarking, and total cost analysis.
• Monitor volumes, price and spend actuals and forecasts.
• Ensure material availability by working closely with suppliers and consuming countries.
• Lead and support cost savings initiatives in line with sourcing strategies and compliance management.
• Support the management and maintenance of supplier relationships and internal relationships with market teams.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

Experience & Skills:

• 3-5 years of experience in Procurement, preferably with experience in raw materials / chemicals.
• Fluent in English with excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills.
• Excellent Excel skills are an absolute non-negotiable.
• Absolute attention to detail, thorough and diligent, must take pride in the quality of their work and deliverables.
• Thinking 3 steps ahead, planning proactively now for what needs to be done today to make progress in the future.
• Proactive, self-driven, responsible, 'gets things done' attitude.
• Very fast, proactive learner, must have the personal desire and passion for learning, soak up information, process it and apply it quickly.
• Focus to help the Team and the Business, not just one's individual priorities.
• Critical thinking: question EVERYTHING, take nothing for granted – anything and everything can be improved

LEADERSHIP:

You are energized by delivering fantastic results. You are an example to others – both your results and your resilience. You are constantly on the lookout for better ways to do things, engaging and collaborating with others along the way. As an individual you are the one responsible for your own wellbeing and delivering high standards of work. You must also focus on the Consumer and what they need. You are humble and have your head up, looking around to interpret evidence and data smartly, spot issues and opportunities to make things better.

SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviours

• PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results. Generates intensity and focus to motivate people to deliver results at speed.
• PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Actively builds own wellbeing and resilience.
• CONSUMER & CUSTOMER LOVE: Brings the voice of the consumer into everything we do, always.
• PURPOSEFUL IMPACT: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever.
• AGILITY: Explores the world around them, continually learning and developing their skills.
• TALENT CATALYST: Inspire people to grow, with support and honesty.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Hybrid work and flexibility.
• Opportunities for the development and improvement of qualifications.
• Sharing the cost of professional training & courses.
• Benefits: life insurance, private medical care, pension fund, sharing the cost of sports activities, Benefits System – Cafeteria and many others.
• Extra days off to take care of yourself and others.
• Unilever store - Our products at attractive prices.

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

Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

A Unilever é uma organização comprometida com equidade, inclusão e diversidade para impulsionar nossos resultados de negócios e criar um futuro melhor, a cada dia, para nossos diversos funcionários, consumidores globais, parceiros e comunidades. Acreditamos que uma força de trabalho diversificada nos permite igualar nossas ambições de crescimento e impulsionar a inclusão em todo o negócio. Na Unilever estamos interessados em cada indivíduo trazendo seu "Eu como um todo" para o trabalho e isso inclui você Assim, se você precisar de algum suporte ou requisitos de acesso, nós o encorajamos a nos aconselhar no momento de sua inscrição para que possamos apoiá-lo através de sua jornada de recrutamento.