Packaging Procurement Specialist Europe - Flex
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 consider choosing to work for the Unilever Ice Cream business, you will work for the Global, leading Ice Cream player with €7.9bn Turn Over in 2023. We have strong brands including 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 someone who is passionate, who works well with others, and is a master at building partnerships, then this role is just for you!
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Procurement strategy development for portfolio to support business needs.
* Manage service for packaging material supply, mitigating supply / service risks through innovative solutions.
* Monitor capacity and capability at suppliers to assure continuity of supply.
* Manage mould health and refurbishment projects.
* Lead and support global and / or regional negotiations.
* Execute contract negotiations using business and digital tools.
* Follow market conditions and lead price forecasting cycles.
* Contribute towards packaging sustainability commitments.
* Deliver net productivity (cost savings / value creation).
* Optimize our packaging to be cost-effective while serving its purpose.
* Identify and implement value chain intervention projects.
* Create and manage strategic supplier relationships.
* Identify and bring supplier-driven innovation ideas to market.
* Collaborate with R&D and technical expert teams.
* Ensure resilient material supply chains are embedded into sourcing strategies.
* 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.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED :
SKILLS & LEADERSHIP BEHAVIORS REQUIRED :
* PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE : Takes personal responsibility for execution and results.
* PERSONAL MASTERY : Sets high standards for themselves.
* CONSUMER LOVE : Always looks for better ways to serve consumers.
* PURPOSE & SERVICE : Leadership is service to others.
* AGILITY : Continually learning and developing skills.
EXPERIENCES & QUALIFICATIONS :
* Minimum three years working experience in procurement or supply chain.
* Experience in managing supplier relationships and leading negotiations.
* Familiar with cost modeling and contracting strategies.
* Basic understanding of finance.
* Adept at working in a global virtual network.
* Strong analytics skills including knowledge of Excel.
* Comfort with systems such as Microsoft Office Suite, Power BI, SAP CLM.
Additional Information :
* Hybrid Work (you can work from home 2 / 3 days per week)
* 4 weeks of Flex Work per year
* Flexible hours
* Restaurant Card and canteen service
* Parking : Possibility of parking at the offices
* Online store with exclusive discounts
Disclaimer
Equal Opportunity Employer : Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We take pleasure seriously. Join the Ice Cream team now!
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