Location: Weena, Rotterdam – the Netherlands & Poland

Full-time

Local conditions apply

ABOUT UNILEVER

Unilever is one of the world`s largest Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) businesses, with interest across Personal Care, Homecare, Refreshment and Foods product categories. We reach 2 billion consumers a day. It has 161,000 employees. We make products that people love – and that make a difference. Nutritious foods. Household care essentials. Indulgent ice creams. Refreshing teas. Luxurious shampoos. Affordable, disease-combating soaps... and many more. In fact, we make around 400 much-loved brands including global brands such as Knorr & Dove, but also local brand such as Calvé (the Netherlands) and Suave (the Americas) and of course our products of the Vegetarian Butcher. Shoppers buy them in more than 190 countries. That means you’ll find at least one of our products in seven out of ten households on the planet. And we want every one of those products to make a positive impact on the lives of the people who buy them.

We want our business to flourish, and we know that our success depends on others flourishing around us. That's why our purpose is to make sustainable living commonplace, and why sustainable, long-term growth is at the heart of our business model.

ABOUT PROCUREMENT

Part of the Supply Chain’s family, Procurement is responsible for over 30B Euro of material and services spend globally with more than 70,000 suppliers. Getting the right materials, sustainably sourced and ensuring responsible procurement is critical to ensuring our brands with purpose grow. Our teams work closely with the business to understand brand needs, bring supplier innovation to meet changing consumer needs and drive financial value for Unilever through competitive buying. We’re at the forefront of digital procurement, bringing new tools and analytics to drive data-based decisions.

With over 1400 employees globally, we support a network of thousands of suppliers, more than 1.5 million smallholder farmers who in turn support communities of over 7 million people. Our strategy is ‘Procurement with Purpose’ and focuses on buying responsibly, buying better and growing together with partners around the world and we have an ambition that is based on three key drivers: Being Purpose-Led, Value-Driven and Future-Fit.

Our teams work closely with the business to understand procurement needs and drive financial value for Unilever through competitive buying. We’re at the forefront of digital procurement, bringing new tools and analytics to drive data-based decisions.

LOGISTICS PORTFOLIO

The Logistics Portfolio covers the sourcing strategy development and procurement of logistical services for Unilever globally, including transportation, warehousing & pallets for both ambient & temperature controlled. Key Facts and Figures: € 3.1 Billion Spend; 400+ warehouses globally; 4000+ suppliers globally. This role will focus on the European frozen portfolio, which covers circa 30 warehouses.

MAIN JOB PURPOSE

Reporting to the Procurement Director Logistics Europe & MET the purpose of this role is to drive the Procurement Strategy supporting the frozen network transformation programme. Delivering cost, cash, sustainability through supplier selection, tendering, partnership and contracting.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

You are expected to Deliver the Frozen Network Transformation through World class service, Competitive Cost and Sustainable sourcing by:

• Sourcing Strategy development , Negotiation preparation, Contracting through Logistics Sourcing Excellence, Gold Standard Contracting and tender strategies in line with the 7 sourcing steps.
• Develop & Lead the Procurement Strategy for the for the frozen network transformation.
• Subject-matter-expertise in Frozen Logistics and derives value creation opportunities based on a deep Logistics expertise of market conditions and future market trends, Macro/micro economic impacts, Supplier pools, Competitor and Industry Insights, as well as benchmarking and cost modelling.
• Multi- region strategic partnership program & roadmap leveraging the power of one to unlock value for all parties across multiple geographies & years.
• Insource vs Outsource opportunity assessment

will interface with the following stakeholders:

• VP Customer Operations Procurement& LPLT (Logistics Procurement Leadership Team)
• VP Customer Operations Europe
• European Strategy & Innovation Director
• Ice-cream Supply Chain Leadership team
• Global and Market sourcing teams for Logistics
• Procurement Finance Team
• Logistics operations teams
• Key Logistics Suppliers
• Industry and insights resources

LEADERSHIP BEHAVIORS

• Strategic, Systemic & creative Thinking & Entrepreneurial
• Strong Talent catalyst to bring the best out of people.
• Outstanding problem-solving and analytical skills (including interpretation and independent decision making)
• Strong Communication, Influencing skills & senior stakeholder management.
• High Initiative, Quick Learner, and Self-Starter
• Project management and planning

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Preferred over 5 years’ experience in a Procurement or Supply Chain roles either in Unilever / FMCG industry or within the Frozen Logistics sector
• Logistics procurement knowledge with insourcing/ outsourcing expertise,
• Strategy and Capability Development and Implementation with demonstrated success.
• Strong negotiation skills (Commercial and contractual)
• Familiarity with 3PL activity-based cost modelling and contracting strategies, planning and digital
• Strong business and commercial acumen.
• Finance skills to be able to provide input on inflation impacts.
• Supply Market Intelligence, Analysis, Competitiveness, and value opportunity identification.
• Excellent critical thinking, analytical and story-telling skills
• Strong process driven with experience to land transformation projects (Preferred)
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and peers effectively (Experience of working in cross-functional teams within a matrix environment – both F2F and virtually)

Ability and drive to work independently

EXCITED?

Join Unilever and our team! To apply, you must do so online. Please do not forget to upload your CV and a motivation letter. Your application will be reviewed against our requirements and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date to provide you with an update on the status of your application.

Looking forward to meeting you!

Please note this is a Direct Search led by Unilever. Applications from agencies will not be accepted, nor will fees be paid for unsolicited CVs.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, parenthood, pregnancy or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against.

By highlighting the gender diversity at the workplace, Unilever encourages women equally men to apply. If you look for a job after a long career break or after any type of leave, do not hesitate to apply.

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