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, 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.
JOB PURPOSE
Find your purpose at Unilever. You will lead the material cost agenda explaining the commodity cost movements to business leaders and driving savings improving gross margins. You will develop supplier lead innovations to support top line growth. You will learn from brilliant business leaders and colleagues in a truly global and diverse culture to ultimately become a better you.
WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE
Deliver Material NMI, Supplier-led Innovation, BU/SC business partnering for the NA Cooking Aids and Mini Meals business
Advise North America business on commodity impacts and Commodity Risk Management response strategies
Lead continuous Fuel for Growth pipeline plan for re-investment in our Cooking Aid and Mini Meal brands such as Knorr and Lipton
Support the material and supplier strategies necessary to deliver best in class innovation for the Cooking Aids and Mini Meals business
Lead the identification and implementation of material Value Chain Interventions
Build strong global Procurement networks to deliver fast and brilliant saving / innovation projects
Connect the business strategy and category priorities with the Procurement strategy developed by the portfolio groups, engaging with the global Procurement organization
Lead the team to support the business in all Procurement activities related to cost and growth initiatives
Accountable for forecast of savings, inflation and net impact in the P&L
Interface with local suppliers and the market on behalf of Unilever
Support the Development relationship with strategic suppliers in support of the North America Business
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED
Experiences & Qualifications
A minimum of a Bachelor Degree Supply Chain/ Logistic, Business, Sciences, Engineering
3+ years general business experience in any Supply Chain function (Logistics, Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Management, Planning)
Skills
Procurement portfolio experience & materials strategy development
Drive Change Management initiatives, intelligent risk taking while managing risk, managerial courage and willing to make hard, fact-based decisions - comfortable with ambiguity
Maintain, build, and grow supplier relationships, cultural sensitivity/communication/global thinking
Excellent leadership, interpersonal, team building, delegation, and communication skills
Excellent business acumen - analytical and quantitative skills
Managing change - Develops a shared vision and strategy for change. Delivers change whilst managing the interface between “day to day” and improvement projects. Tenacious in the pursuit of change goals
Problem solving & decision making - Defines problems, systematically gathers and analyses data, identifies cause & effects and establishes root causes & achievable solutions. Makes good and timely decisions
Drive for results - Is passionate about and perseveres in the pursuit of challenging stretch goals. Demonstrates energy, drive and enthusiasm when striving to accomplish and improve results
Interpersonal effectiveness - Flexible use of accomplished interpersonal behaviors that facilitate in building trust and engagement amongst others whilst reducing the opportunity for conflict
Pay: The pay range for this position is $86,080 to $129,120. Unilever takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs.
Bonus: This position is bonus eligible.
Long-Term Incentive (LTI): This position is LTI eligible.
Benefits: Unilever employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should the employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is not limited to, health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage), retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
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At Unilever, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive/succeed. All applicants will receive fair and respectful consideration, and we actively support the growth and development of every employee.
Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities.
For more information on your federal rights, please seeKnow Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, credit check and DMV check.
If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at NA.Accommodations@unilever.com. Please note: This email is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses. The Protected Veterans or Individuals with Disabilities AAP narratives are available for inspection by any employee or applicant for employment Monday through Friday during normal business hours at establishment.
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