POD - West Africa at Unilever

Job Number: 140001FO
Location: Nigeria-Lagos State-Lagos-Oregun - Head Office

Main Job Purpose
The role is responsible for aligning procurement resources and leveraging the supplier network within the geographical area to deliver on supply chain and Multi Country/Cluster Organization MCO targets.

Main Accountabilities

•     Procurement contact and business partner to a specific set of countries / MCO's.
•     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.

Key Responsibilities

•     Manage the MCO supply network
•     Execute global/regional programs in the MCO
•     Align procurement programs to deliver on MCO requirements
•     Manage local procurement resources

Required Job Experience

•     10 years+ experience in purchasing or related function
•     Procurement and Supply Chain experience
•     Leadership experience and ability to lead teams