Procurement Assistant Manager

Job Description

• Executive Procurement management of portfolio: Decides where to buy, how to buy, when to buy
• Structure and manage key partnerships within industry to deliver against value, purpose, and future-fit goals.
• Develop and implement strategies for procurement of the respective portfolios and assess, identify, and select the appropriate supplier base that would meet the needs of the business.
• Responsible for delivery of Procurement Key Value Platforms (Our Lighthouse Programs), such as Competitive Buying, Value Chain, Sustainability, Partnership, Superior Availability and Powered by Technology.
• Improvement, Traceability & Sustainability, and etc. in line with sourcing strategies and compliance management.
• Support security of key materials through the development of contingency plans and alternative materials/suppliers
• Close working with Suppliers and consuming countries to ensure material availability.
• Work closely with the business groups and support the launch of innovations and new product development.
• Work closely with the Business and suppliers to drive key initiatives such as Sustainable Sourcing, living wage, NDPE, RSP, all aligned with Unilever Sustainability Goals.
• 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.
• Support delivery of cost savings in line with sourcing strategies and compliance management.
• Deliver the Operation Cash Flow and Working Capital plans for the specific materials/services and suppliers.
• Lead together with our strategy and insights teams the digitization of the portfolio generating more headspace for strategy implementation.
• Support and manage supply chain issues (e.g., crisis management).
• Develop, coach and mentor resources within a high performing and motivated team responsible for interfacing with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Support collaboration with senior functional leaders to establish short- and long-term business objectives


Requirements:
• Bachelor's or master's degree in industrial engineering, or other related fields.
• Minimum of 5 – 7 years’ experience in procurement and/or supply chain at management level.
• Strong command of English, both written and verbal.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• Drive for operational excellence and execution as well as strategic thinking and foresight