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Assistant Procurement Manager-Coffee

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Unilever

4d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Logistics
  • Bangalore

AI generated summary

  • You need an MBA/CA/Engineering degree, 8-10 years in procurement, coffee market experience, strong negotiation skills, strategic planning, analytical abilities, English proficiency, and travel readiness.
  • You will manage procurement strategies, vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, drive cost-saving initiatives, build market intel, and ensure compliance in a complex coffee and chicory portfolio.

Requirements

  • MBA / CA / Engineer – Need to hold master’s degree + minimum 8-10 years in procurement experience
  • Buying experience especially understanding commodity market, industry, supplier trade. – coffee industry preferred.
  • Experience in managing strategic buying projects and suppliers
  • A proven track record in successful negotiations, tenders and RFPs
  • Long-term strategy planning & execution
  • Very Strong Analytical, Interpretation and Communication skills: data/information analysis and presentation
  • Ability to read markets and convey findings along with recommendations to the business
  • Proficiency in English
  • Financial savviness and basis data analytics
  • Comfort or basic knowledge with systems & Digital tools: SAP CLM, Ariba, MS Office, Buyers’ Console, Power BI, Anaplan etc.
  • Willingness for business travels (20% of time) within India.

Responsibilities

  • The total spends of Coffee and chicory is over 500 crores with complexities of pricing and managing covers and end to end contract farming of chicory.
  • The job will need strong collaboration within the BU procurement team, leadership, business/brand stakeholder. It also involves driving E2E projects, building market intel on the commodities, building category/commodity strategies and implementing them on the ground including driving change management and transformations.
  • Understand the business requirement, devise and implement procurement strategies in the India market, stakeholder relationship and managing day to day services and materials cost closures in areas of commodities & ingredients portfolio in India
  • Understanding various cost drivers/elements and develop cost models
  • Savings/e-Tenders - Negotiating contracts and driving e-tenders with service providers and optimize costs, and contract finalization, and Implementing cost saving initiatives
  • Strong external / market orientation and vendor evaluation process management
  • Bring in supply-market understanding that is important for business
  • Build forecasts for the materials through understanding the external factors and internal needs
  • Vendor relationship - manage relationships with service providers in the areas of commodities, ingredients, starches and derivatives portfolio
  • Vendor selection and development: Create a Knowledge Management Centre as a repository of information on potential vendors, service providers, etc. for future projects.
  • Compliance - ensure that the Buying process/documentations are followed for the spends covered under procurement.
  • To continuously improve ways of working and optimize procurement activities
  • To support Innovation programs, partnering with Global and Cluster divisional teams
  • Outstanding in idea generation, ideas that are forward thinking including Smart Product ideas, and that contribute to creating sustained competitive advantage in Procurement Performance Framework
  • A strategic Influencer - Strong at selling ideas to his/her business partners, internally and externally, translating these into effective proposals conveying the total value and communicating it accordingly.

FAQs

What is the location for the Assistant Procurement Manager-Coffee position?

The position is located in Bangalore.

What is the main focus of the Procurement department at Unilever?

The Procurement department focuses on responsible sourcing of materials and services, ensuring competitive buying, and driving innovation to meet the changing needs of consumers and stakeholders.

What qualifications are required for this role?

Candidates need to hold an MBA, CA, or an Engineering degree, along with a minimum of 8-10 years of procurement experience.

Is experience in the coffee industry preferred for this position?

Yes, experience specifically in the coffee industry is preferred.

What kind of skills are necessary for success in this role?

Required skills include strong analytical abilities, negotiation skills, financial savvy, and proficiency in digital tools and systems such as SAP CLM and Power BI.

Will the role require travel?

Yes, the role will require willingness for business travel, approximately 20% of the time, within India.

What does the job entail in terms of vendor management?

The job involves managing relationships with service providers in areas related to commodities and ingredients, vendor selection and development, and ensuring compliance with procurement processes.

What is the emphasis of Unilever's procurement strategy?

The procurement strategy emphasizes buying responsibly, buying better, and growing together with partners around the world, centered around being Purpose-Led, Value-Driven, and Future-Fit.

Does Unilever promote diversity and inclusion in hiring?

Yes, Unilever embraces diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer, encouraging applicants from all walks of life.

What role does innovation play in the procurement function?

Innovation is crucial in procurement as it involves supporting innovation programs, generating forward-thinking ideas, and contributing to sustained competitive advantages.

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