UNILEVER - PROCUREMENT ASSISTANT MANAGER

Job Description

• Outstanding in idea generation, ideas that are forward thinking and that contribute to creating sustained competitive advantage.
• Strong at selling ideas to his/her business partners, internally and externally, translating these into effective proposals conveying value and communicating it accordingly.
• Appreciative of the value and impact of outstanding execution – an eagle eye for detail.
• Act as an entrepreneur, treats business as his/her own, sets trends and is willing to lead, follow or get out of the way.
• Behave as a Partner to Win ambassador and demonstrate the value Procurement adds to the business.
• Genuinely committed to Unilever’s sustainably led business model, connected with Unilever and the business agenda.
• Team players who lead the creation of an inclusive team environment

Key Accountabilities:

• Understanding market conditions as well as forecasting future markets trends.
• Co-creating and Implementing Procurement strategies for your portfolio.
• Planning and Executing Procurement Decisions of who to buy from, how to buy, when to buy
• Working closely with Internal Operations team and External Supply Partners to drive key initiatives.
• Troubleshooting supply Chain issues (e.g. Crisis Management)
• Identifying and Implementing tools and processes to optimize sourcing practices.

Job Requirement

Education and Experiences 

• The Candidate should have either a bachelor’s degree with at least 4 years experience in Procurement / Supply Chain Management. Or a master’s degree with specialization in Procurement / Supply Chain with at least 2 years’ experience in Procurement / Supply Chain Management 
• Relevant Experience in Logistics Services industry, or Procurement of such, will be preferable. 
• Portfolio Strategy Development 
• Strong Negotiation skills and analytical skills 
• Strategic Supplier Partnerships 
• Financial analysis and reporting 
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word and Power Point 
• SAP and Digital sourcing Platforms knowledge (advantage) 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills 
• Good command of English.