JOB PURPOSE
This role will fall within the Unilever’s Marketing Business Services (MBS) Procurement department. MBS is responsible for managing a spend of ~9bn Euros with a supplier base of 40,000+ suppliers across Marketing, Business Services and IT.
As One team we can better leverage our scale, and yet remain relevant in the markets by working together, we can work faster to connect strategy and execution and be better partners to internal stakeholders and our suppliers by acting as One Unilever. It will allow us to work with each other more closely so we can learn from one another and build our capability and expertise as MBS procurement professionals. This role is responsible for leading the One MBS procurement agenda with focus of Workforce & HR Services for SEA market.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Implement global sourcing and supplier strategies for the assigned procurement portfolios/sub-portfolios that deliver best value to the Unilever business.
- Identify and assess potential suppliers, prepare and manage supplier selections and finalise commercial agreements, coordinating with budget holders and support functions such as Legal, Tax and Data Privacy effectively and efficiently.
- Build and maintain strong and successful working relationships with stakeholders, suppliers and user communities across Unilever business.
- Take ownership on and lead projects to deliver the OneMBS agenda across key value pillars such as Sourcing Excellence, Partner with Purpose, Preferred Supplier governance, Supplier Diversity, Contract Life-cycle Management, Responsible Sourcing, savings, cash, Social Commitments.
- Build and maintain market knowledge of trends and suppliers in assigned categories of spend as appropriate
- Manage the assigned Portfolios in terms of sourcing, contracting, stakeholder and supplier partner management activities on a day-to-day basis
- Execute innovative strategic sourcing processes, support CPM roll-out as relevant and focus on delivering best value to the Unilever business.
Skills/Competencies
Essential:
- Stakeholder management & influencing, able to build rapport with a diverse set of stakeholders
- Ability to communicate effectively in English language
- Strong analytical skills and to be able to present key findings in a crisp way
- Project management, time management & prioritization
- Self-starter, able to work independently and virtually
Preferred:
- Get energy from working in an always changing, fast paced, performance-oriented environment
- Ability to find market intelligence and merge with data analysis to set Portfolio and negotiation strategies
- Influencing skills to challenge and promote ideas and concepts with stakeholders as a trusted adviser
- Understand supplier cost models and lifetime cost of acquisition
- Negotiation abilities to develop value-add situations with key suppliers
- Innovative thinking to measure and promote supplier performance improvement
- Curiosity for new technology to provide cost reducing or value creating support
Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.
What We Do
Be part of the world’s most successful, purpose-led business. Work with brands that are well-loved around the world, that improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We promote innovation, big and small, to make our business win and grow; and we believe in business as a force for good. Unleash your curiosity, challenge ideas and disrupt processes; use your energy to make this happen. Our brilliant business leaders and colleagues provide mentorship and inspiration, so you can be at your best.
Our portfolio ranges from nutritionally balanced foods to indulgent ice creams, affordable soaps, luxurious shampoos and everyday household care products. We produce world-leading brands including Lipton, Knorr, Dove, Axe, Hellmann’s and Omo, alongside trusted local names and innovative-forward thinking brands like Ben & Jerry’s, The Dollar Shave Club and Dermalogica.
Every individual here can bring their purpose to life through their work. Join us and you’ll be surrounded by inspiring leaders and supportive peers. Among them, you’ll channel your purpose, bring fresh ideas to the table, and simply be you. As you work to make a real impact on the business and the world, we’ll work to help you become a better you.
