Packaging Procurement Specialist Europe - Flex
Location : Viladecans, Spain
Time Type : Full Time
Posted On : 3 days ago
Job Requisition ID : R-23986
Scope : Full time / Europe
Terms & Conditions :
If you are in the Unilever Ice Cream business or considering working for it, you will join a global leader with a €7.9bn turnover in 2023. Our strong brands include Wall's, Magnum, and Ben & Jerry's. We are investing to unlock the full growth potential of Ice Cream as a standalone entity, planned for November 2025.
JOB PURPOSE
If you are passionate, collaborative, and skilled at building partnerships, this role is for you
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Develop procurement strategies to support business needs.
* Manage packaging material supply services, mitigating risks through innovative solutions.
* Monitor supplier capacity and capabilities to ensure supply continuity.
* Lead mould health and refurbishment projects.
* Negotiate globally and regionally, utilizing digital tools.
* Follow market trends and lead price forecasting cycles.
* Contribute to packaging sustainability initiatives.
* Achieve cost savings and value creation.
* Optimize packaging for cost-effectiveness and functionality.
* Implement value chain projects.
* Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships.
* Drive supplier innovation to market.
* Collaborate with R&D and technical teams.
* Embed resilient supply chains into sourcing strategies.
* Reduce portfolio complexity.
* Leverage digital tools in sourcing.
* Maintain high supplier service and quality levels.
* Act as a key interface for suppliers.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED :
Skills & Leadership Behaviors :
* High performance mindset: accountability and results-driven.
* Personal mastery: high standards.
* Customer focus: better serving consumers.
* Leadership as service.
* Agility: continuous learning and development.
Experiences & Qualifications :
* At least three years in procurement or supply chain roles.
* Experience managing supplier relationships and negotiations.
* Knowledge of cost modeling and contracting.
* Basic financial understanding.
* Experience working in a global virtual environment.
* Strong analytical skills, proficient in Excel.
* Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Power BI, SAP CLM.
Additional Information :
* Hybrid work model: 2-3 days remote per week.
* Four weeks of flexible work annually.
* Flexible hours.
* Restaurant card and canteen services.
* Parking options at the office.
* Access to exclusive discounts via online store.
Disclaimer
Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We take diversity seriously. Join the Ice Cream team now
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