Packaging Procurement Specialist Europe - Plastics - Spain
Apply locations : Viladecans, Spain
Time type : Full time
Posted on : Posted 3 Days Ago
Time left to apply : End Date : April 4, 2025 (30+ days left to apply)
Job requisition id : R-23935
Join Our Ice Cream Team!
Scope : Full time / Europe
Location : Viladecans, Spain
Terms & Conditions :
If you are in the Unilever Ice Cream business or considering joining it, you will work for a global leader in ice cream with €7.9bn turnover in 2023. The Ice Cream business is part of the rapidly growing, highly attractive snacking and refreshment industry.
Job Purpose :
If you are passionate, collaborative, and skilled at building partnerships, this role is for you! Join Unilever’s procurement team!
Key Responsibilities :
* Develop procurement strategies to support business needs.
* Manage packaging material supply services, mitigating supply and service risks through innovative solutions in collaboration with partners.
* Monitor supplier capacity and capability, including mould utilization, to ensure supply continuity.
* Oversee mould health, refurbishment projects, and capex management.
* Lead and support global and regional negotiations.
* Execute contracts using business and digital tools.
* Monitor market conditions and lead price forecasting for budgeting and cash flow planning.
* Contribute to packaging sustainability goals, including NDPE and plastic reduction.
* Deliver cost savings and value creation initiatives.
* Optimize packaging design for cost-effectiveness while maintaining functionality.
* Implement value chain projects to enhance efficiency and value.
* Build strategic supplier relationships as a partner of choice.
* Drive supplier innovation ideas to market.
* Collaborate with R&D and technical teams to integrate technical and commercial programs.
* Embed resilient supply chains into sourcing strategies.
* Manage portfolio complexity and adopt digital tools.
* Maintain high supplier service and quality levels.
* Act as a key interface with suppliers, demonstrating procurement value.
What You Need to Succeed :
Skills & Leadership Behaviors :
* Results-oriented and resilient.
* Innovative and collaborative.
Experiences & Qualifications :
* At least 3 years in procurement or supply chain, preferably in FMCG.
* Experience in supplier relationship management and negotiations.
* Knowledge of cost modeling and contracting strategies.
* Strong communication skills for internal and external stakeholders.
* Experience working in a global virtual team.
* Advanced Excel and analytics skills.
* Familiarity with negotiation techniques.
Additional Information :
* Hybrid work model (2-3 days remote per week).
* Four weeks of flexible remote work per year.
* Flexible working hours.
Disclaimer :
Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.
Join the Ice Cream team now and take your career to the next level!
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