Procurement Operations Manager at Unilever

Main Job Purpose:
Coordination of procurement resources and leveraging the supplier network within a defined geography/product category to deliver on supply chain and MCO targets.

Key Accountabilities:

•     Procurement contact and business partner to a specific set of countries / Category
•     Supplier Relationship Management focused on service, quality, logistics and delivery for materials
•     Responsible for the integration of supplier’s capabilities, logistics, and service requirements of Unilever manufacturing sites
•     Execution of Innovation Projects and Management of Promotions
•     Translation of price trends into local conditions (tariffs, taxes, logistics, etc)
•     Communication of price trend in its totality to the local Finance team as an input to the business plan
•     Development of contingency plans and alternatives to ensure supply security for the MCO
•     Drive and support the implementation of VIP savings and creditor terms for the specific set of countries/MCO's
•     Drive R&P opportunities in alignment with the supply chain and MCO business strategy
•     Efficient, timely and transparent communication to internal customers

Responsibilities:
Manage the MCO supply network

• - Drive the implementation of performance metrics, tools and processes to optimise procurement activities.
• - Monitor overall performance of the supply network and ensure continuous improvement.
• - Directly lead cross-functional teams to improve integration and efficiency across the supply network.
• - Handle complex operational issues through the use of data analysis and provide options using generally defined practices
• - Identify and build partnerships with key suppliers on an operational level
• - Ensure clear SC direction and adoption within the local supply base

Execute Global/Regional programs in the MCO

• - Support implementation of procurement strategies for a specific set of countries
• - Execute cost savings and innovation programs based on sourcing strategies and trial results.
• - Execute the rationalization strategy for suppliers, materials, and services to meet Unilever's business requirements.                           

Align Procurement programs to deliver on MCO requirements

• - Collaborate with Planning and Sourcing Units to establish short-term business objectives.
• - Ensure the satisfaction of Unilever's internal customers with the services provided by the procurement organization.
• - Provide operational feedback during supplier negotiations/selection

Manage local Procurement resources

• - Establish clear and measurable goals that challenge their team to continuously improve
• - Lead their team to meet goals and objectives in support of the overall Unilever strategy
• - Provide coaching and mentor resources to develop a high performing team

Experience Required:
ESSENTIAL

• - University degree
• - At least 5 years experience in Procurement or Supply Management
• - Experience on large-scale change management projects

PREFERRED

• - Experience in international assignments