Overview
Packaging Procurement Specialist Europe – Plastics – Spain role at Unilever, focused on packaging material sourcing and supplier management for the Europe region.
Key Responsibilities
* Procurement strategy development for portfolio to support business needs.
* Manage service for packaging material supply, mitigating upcoming supply / service risks through innovative and creative solutions (short and long-term) in collaboration with internal and external partners.
* Monitor capacity and capability at suppliers including mould utilisation in line with the Business Plan to assure continuity of supply, liaise with contract coverage on key materials.
* Manage mould health and refurbishment projects including capex management for the respective portfolio.
* Lead and support global and / or regional negotiations.
* Execute contract negotiations, leveraging the business and digital tools for support as needed.
* Follow market conditions and lead price forecasting cycles to enable proper budgeting and cash forecasting.
* Contribute towards packaging sustainability commitments including key metrics such as NDPE and plastic reduction.
* Deliver net productivity (cost savings / value creation).
* Optimize our packaging to be the most cost-effective design (product logic) while still serving its technical and consumer purpose.
* Identify and implement value chain intervention projects to bring the next level of value and efficiency to Unilever’s supply chain.
* To create and manage strategic supplier relationships to ensure we are a partner of choice.
* To identify and bring supplier driven innovation ideas to the business and ultimately to market to drive growth.
* Collaborate with the relevant R&D and technical expert teams to ensure the technical and commercial programs are fully integrated.
* Ensure resilient material supply chains are embedded into our sourcing strategies.
* To manage and reduce overall complexity within the portfolio.
* Adopt and deploy the digital agenda in your markets.
* Ensure proper levels of supplier service and quality are maintained.
* Behave as a key interface for the supplier and demonstrate the value procurement adds to the business.
What You Need To Succeed Skills & Leadership Behaviors Required
* PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE :
Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results. Has an owner’s mindset, using data and insight to make decisions.
* PERSONAL MASTERY :
Sets high standards for themselves. Actively builds own wellbeing and resilience.
* CONSUMER LOVE :
Whatever their role, always looks for better ways to serve consumers. Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers.
* PURPOSE & SERVICE :
Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever.
* AGILITY :
Explores the world around them, continually learning and developing their skills.
Experiences & Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience.
* Minimum three years working experience in procurement or supply chain (preferably within FMCG).
* Experience in managing supplier relationships and leading negotiations.
* Familiar with cost modeling and contracting strategies.
* Basic understanding of finance.
* Strong communication skills, including the ability to concisely communicate to internal and external stakeholders.
* Adept at working in a global virtual network with teammates based across the world.
* Strong analytics skills including a deep knowledge of Excel.
* Professional negotiation models and techniques.
* Comfort with systems such as Microsoft Office Suite, Power BI, SAP CLM, and more.
* Other skills :
change management, forecasting and planning processes, and market operations.
Additional Information
* Hybrid Work (you can work from home 2 / 3 days per week)
* 4 weeks of Flex Work per year :
Opportunity to work remotely for the entire week without coming into the office.
* Flexible hours :
Work hours with a wide range of starting and ending times to accommodate your needs.
* Restaurant Card and canteen service in our offices.
* Parking :
Possibility of parking at the offices at a reduced cost and with free electric chargers.
* Online language courses.
* Wellbeing Programs :
Resources and activities to promote physical, mental, emotional, and purposeful wellbeing.
* Online store with exclusive discounts on UL products and other recognized brands.
* And many more!
Disclaimer
Equal Opportunity Employer :
Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
Location
Spain
Seniority level
* Associate
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Distribution and Supply Chain
Industries
* Manufacturing, Food and Beverage Manufacturing, and Food and Beverage Services
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