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 joining, you will work for a global leader with €7.9bn turnover in 2023. Our strong brands include Wall's, Magnum, and Ben & Jerry's. We are investing to unlock the 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
1. Develop procurement strategies to support business needs.
2. Manage packaging material supply services, mitigating risks through innovative solutions.
3. Monitor supplier capacity and capability to ensure supply continuity.
4. Manage mould health and refurbishment projects.
5. Lead and support global and regional negotiations.
6. Execute contract negotiations using business and digital tools.
7. Follow market conditions and lead price forecasting cycles.
8. Contribute to packaging sustainability commitments.
9. Deliver cost savings and value creation.
10. Optimize packaging for cost-effectiveness and functionality.
11. Implement value chain projects.
12. Build and manage strategic supplier relationships.
13. Identify and bring supplier-driven innovations to market.
14. Collaborate with R&D and technical teams.
15. Ensure resilient supply chains are integrated into sourcing strategies.
16. Reduce portfolio complexity.
17. Adopt and implement digital initiatives.
18. Maintain high supplier service and quality levels.
19. Act as a key interface for suppliers.
Skills & Leadership Behaviors Needed
* High performance mindset: responsible for execution and results.
* Personal mastery: high standards for oneself.
* Consumer focus: always seek better ways to serve consumers.
* Purpose & Service: leadership as service to others.
* 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 strategies.
* Basic financial understanding.
* Experience working in a global virtual environment.
* Strong analytical skills, proficient in Excel.
* Familiar with systems like Microsoft Office, Power BI, SAP CLM.
Additional Information
* Hybrid work model (work from home 2-3 days/week).
* Four weeks of flexible work per year.
* Flexible working hours.
* Restaurant card and canteen services.
* Parking options at the office.
* Access to an online store with exclusive discounts.
Disclaimer
Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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