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Job description –Supply Chain Equipment & Services Procurement Assistant Manager – ASIA
Scope:Full time
Reports to: Procurement Director Business Services, CAPEX & MRO–Global
Location:Philippines
Terms & Conditions:
If you are in the Unilever Ice Cream business or consider choosing to work for the Unilever Ice Cream business, you will work for the Global, leading Ice Cream player with €7.9bn Turn Over in 2023. The Ice Cream business is operating in a highly attractive category, as we are part of the 1 trillion snacking and refreshment industry, growing consistently at high pace. We have strong brands equities: 5 of top 10 selling brands including Wall’s, Magnum, Ben &Jerry’s. We are investing to unlock the full growth potential of Ice Cream as a standalone entity, once we separate from Unilever, which is planned to happen by November 2025.
Ice Cream has distinct characteristics from Unilever’s other operating businesses and the growth potential of Ice Cream will be better delivered under a different ownership structure. As Ice Cream company we are committed to developing and nurturing talent within our Ice Cream company. You will have ample options for career growth and exploration, allowing you for you to explore roles and opportunities across the new organisation. Your career development will be a priority for us, and we are dedicated to supporting your growth journey within the new company.We hope that you will want to build the new chapter of our Ice Cream history together with us.
ABOUT ICE CREAM: Life Tastes Better with Ice Cream
Unilever Ice Cream is the largest global Ice Cream Company in the world, with over 100 years of experience delivering a diverse range of indulgent, yet responsible, craft food experiences and treats delighting consumers. Committed to innovation, quality, and sustainability we have 35 brands, including 3 one billion Euro brands (Magnum, Wall’s, Ben & Jerry’s), a strong presence in over 60 countries, generating annual revenue of over $8 billion. All brands are driven to transform moments into memories through indulgent yet responsibly made and marketed products. We have a well-developed strategy to deliver growth and value creation which is clear on where to play and how to win.
We turn the ordinary into the extraordinary by designing unique and innovative Ice Cream experiences that make life taste better, creating joyful experiences. In our Ice Cream business, we’re crafting the future through innovation and imaginative minds, creating unique products. We spark moments of happiness for people and within the communities where we operate. However, it is not as simple as it may seem. As Ice Cream makers we are serious about happiness. With warm hearts, we create the coolest products.
JOB PURPOSE
Within this challenging role you will manage the BG Engineering Stakeholders and Support the Portfolio Procurement manager for Ice Cream and will be responsible for following up all strategic activities with some operational and tactical activities assigned to you.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Stakeholders
Participate and lead kick off project meetings where appropriate.
Build and maintain beneficial relationships with Global BG Engineering teams.
Be the main contact between the Market capex procurement managers and the Global BG Engineering teams / Regional BG Engineering teams.
Support market procurement managers in escalation to portfolio suppliers expedite / claims.
Lead Red List and Technology Sensitive projects where requested.
Support Quality, Hygienic and manufacturing Excellence Team with Global Suppliers.
CapexMROProcurement (CMP) BPO Partner (– who manage Market Procurement Operations)
Assist the Global Procurement Manager with the management, development and implementation of Capex & MRO Procurement (CMP) BPO Partner strategy and escalation.
Build and maintain beneficial relationships with Market Procurement Managers through periodical meeting and create decks to be shared in conjunction with (CMP) BPO Partner.
Feedback on (CMP) BPO Partner to Ice Cream Procurement manager Portfolio Business Services.
Lead the development and implementation of procurement strategies relevant portfolios and project execution including historical portfolio data analysis and negotiation strategy definition.
Good Understanding of legislations / laws and operating context.
Support the project technology team in identifying new capable suppliers, Supplier assessment (commercial, technical).
Multiple Stake holder management including Internal and external i.e., Engineering, Legal, Finance, Suppliers.
Participate and contribute to project meetings and lead procurement planning process.
Run specific sourcing Projects including preparation, assessment & negotiation of tenders (incl. familiarity with e-tenders).
Evaluate and facilitate Decision making process taking in consideration the costs related to product life cycle, spare parts, service required and consumptions, LCC / TCO analysis.
Detailed analysis and decision for Award of business to suppliers / alignment with stakeholders,
Negotiate legal documentation – Master Purchase Agreement and Commercial Terms Contracts with suppliers for the project, in conjunction with legal team.
Compliance to ‘Schedule of Authority applicable’ for the project and country.
Evaluate historical data for portfolio and negotiation strategy definition.
Suppliers
Development and implementation of procurement strategies relevant for the respective portfolio with data from the Ice Cream Company and Supply market.
Manage, advise & oversee 7 step sourcing Projects managed by (CMP) BPO Partner.
Assist the Global Engineering team in selecting, piloting and rolling out new suppliers with market and/or global capability.
Lead, Advise, Support and Approve the UPA / CTC negotiations with support of Legal for "Global" technologies. Raise and negotiate Claims on Portfolio suppliers
Ensure raising of Single Source Justification Notes in conjunction with (CMP) BPO Partner
Actively engage with and manage Portfolio suppliers on a strategic level giving suppliers feedback and new opportunities.
Opportunities
Identify and agree cost savings and cash benefit generation based on portfolios / sourcing strategies / compliance management.
Review and approve (CMP) BPO Partner analysis considering company priorities TCO / LCC / PWP / USLP.
Systems
Continuously improve ways of working and optimize procurement activities with the Ice Cream company and with (CMP) BPO Partner.
Oversee Update of portfolio tracker for savings, cash, projects, contracts.
Oversee and support the global suppliers in having right attention from (CMP) BPO Partner, P2P, market procurement, finance and engineering team for overdue payments, supplier onboarding
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:
SKILLS & LEADERSHIP BEHAVIORS REQUIRED:
Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors
PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Has emotional intelligence to take feedback, manage mood and motivations, and build empathy for others.
PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Generates intensity and focus to motivate people to deliver results at speed. Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results.
TALENT CATALYST: Invests in people – coaches individuals and teams to realize their full potential. Creates an inclusive climate, empowering everyone to be at their best.
PURPOSE & SERVICE: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside the company.
CONSUMER LOVE: Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers.
BUSINESS ACUMEN: Creates sustainable growth with purpose, engaging different partners across the system for change.
EXPERIENCES & QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
A minimum of 2 years’ experience preferably within a technical procurement position;
Specific procurement and or engineering education preferred;
Superior stakeholder management, both internal and external;
Ability to operate independently;
Ability to operate in a large organisation with complex decision structures / remote relationships;
Experience in legal contracting, project and relationship management;
Proactive and positive team player;
Good negotiation skills for both external and internal negotiations;
Good communication skills;
Methodical and organized;
Good skills MS Office (more than average on MS Excel); SharePoint; sap and most common tools available for office and communication automation
Excellent English written and verbal communication skills
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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.
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 inTurkey. If you are based outside ofTurkeyand 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 Turkey.
Please be aware if you are applying for this role from outside Turkey, if successful, your internal application will be treated as a self-initiated Change Location Outside of Country (CLOC) transfer.
You will be eligible for relocation support in the form of flights (to Turkey), immigration and tax support (in the year of move) and a lump sum in cash to be paid out during the first salary payment inTurkey. No further relocation support will be provided in a self-initiated CLOC.
ARE YOU EXCITED TO CRAFT THE ICE CREAM FUTURE?
To apply, you must do so online. Please do not forget to upload your CV, latest EoY and a motivation letter. If you have been informed that you are at risk of redundancy, please make sure to tick this box during your application. Please also attach your letter of redundancy to the application.
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.
By applying for this vacancy, you are confirming that you have made your Line Manager aware of your application and that you are at a point in your career with Unilever where it is appropriate for you to apply for other positions.
Disclaimer
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 based on disability.
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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.
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