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Assistant Procurement Manager - Pack & Production Asia

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Unilever

13d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
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AI generated summary

  • You need a Bachelor’s degree, 3-5 years of relevant experience, strategic sourcing skills, and knowledge of digital marketing and procurement transformation.
  • You will align procurement strategies with business goals, drive supplier relationships, analyze data for insights, and ensure effective execution of market priorities while supporting digital transformations.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree required
  • 3 to 5 years of relevant experience
  • Experience and knowledge of the in scope products and services being managed
  • Experience within or in service of the function being supported by procurement
  • Capabilities and skills in Strategic Sourcing
  • Managing cross geographical teams
  • Experience of procurement transformation, change and business engagement
  • Experience and knowledge of business models in digital marketing, advertising production, marketing agencies management will be a strong plus

Responsibilities

  • Comprehend the business needs related to Pack & Production portfolio; translate the business requirements regarding the Markets in scope by working very closely with the Portfolio Strategy Leads.
  • Connect strategy & execution of Global C&I portfolio into the Market goals and priorities, aligned with Unilever Compass, Procurement with Purpose and OneMBS strategies and principles.
  • Work together with Local Stakeholder and functions (Adpro Team, Marketing, Finance, F4G CMI) execute the sourcing strategies, operating models, and supplier relationships that help drive 4G growth in accordance with our plans, including a focus on Accountable Sourcing strategies.
  • Deliver against financial targets and other KPIs (including value delivery) as per business plan objectives, accountable for delivery of results from all BUs and BGs.
  • Implement Unilever Partner with Purpose strategy, balancing the portfolio of global and local suppliers.
  • Liaise with internal stakeholders, to support business, market, MBS and Procurement priorities and enable rapid alignment and deployment. Lead rigorous execution of the priorities and transformation initiatives across the Markets E2E, look for development opportunities. Synergies between global design and local execution, consolidation, and transformational commercials.
  • Ensure Portfolio fundamentals (i.e., data consistency, data insights, recurring stakeholder communications, contracts, quality processes etc.) are all put in place for Markets in scope.
  • Future proof the portfolio for the Markets by driving digital approaches, while building technology enablers to help manage selected portfolio and scope, via an impactful sustainability agenda.
  • Support internal performance management and reporting including creation and stewardship of relevant key performance indicators. Business partner by internal stakeholders, and as a sharp, challenging steward of Unilever resources by external vendors.
  • It will be critical for the successful candidate to understand and unlock the power of digital technology to identify, eliminate, and where possible, automate non-value added processes in both within Unilever procurement, and across the business more broadly. Therefore, an understanding of systems and processes and strong analytical acumen to drive insights and action from data around how we operate is essential.
  • You’re a strategy guru. With great analytical skills, you are able to do gap analysis and act on the insights found. Working with marketing services, you will be able to find a link between intangible assets and their outcome and determine success, always having a look at the end to end impact.
  • You’re a storyteller. You are aware of your audience and able to show passion to inform, influence and persuade. Motivate and make others want to take action.
  • You’re a culture and change champion. You are able to navigate into an ever-evolving environment requiring agile adaptation and reaction.
  • You’re a dot connector. Working with marketing services procurement, you will be the connector between internal and external stakeholders, making sure that needs are translated and understood correctly and delivered in the best way possible.

FAQs

What are the key responsibilities of the Assistant Procurement Manager - Pack & Production Asia?

The key responsibilities include comprehending business needs related to the Pack & Production portfolio, executing sourcing strategies, delivering financial targets and KPIs, implementing the Partner with Purpose strategy, ensuring data consistency and quality processes, and supporting internal performance management and reporting.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A Bachelor’s Degree is required, along with 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in procurement or related fields.

Is experience in digital marketing and advertising production beneficial for this role?

Yes, experience and knowledge of business models in digital marketing, advertising production, and marketing agency management will be a strong plus for this role.

What skills are essential for the successful candidate?

Essential skills include strategic sourcing capabilities, managing cross-geographical teams, experience in procurement transformation, strong analytical skills, and the ability to navigate an evolving environment.

How does this role contribute to Unilever's sustainability agenda?

The role supports Unilever's sustainability agenda by driving digital approaches and building technology enablers to manage selected portfolios while ensuring that sustainable practices are co-created with suppliers.

Will the Assistant Procurement Manager be working with internal and external stakeholders?

Yes, the Assistant Procurement Manager will be the connector between internal and external stakeholders, ensuring needs are translated and addressed effectively.

What does Unilever value in its hiring process?

Unilever values equity, diversity, and inclusion, assessing candidates based on skills, performance, experience, and leadership rather than age, gender, or educational background.

Are there opportunities for growth within this role?

Yes, there are opportunities for growth as the role involves driving transformation initiatives and developing synergies between global design and local execution.

What is the focus of Unilever's Procurement with Purpose strategy?

The focus of the Procurement with Purpose strategy is to balance the portfolio of global and local suppliers and ensure sustainable procurement practices.

How important are analytical skills for this position?

Analytical skills are very important, as the successful candidate must be able to perform gap analysis, draw insights from data, and influence decision-making based on those insights.

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