Overview
Digital Supply Chain Procurement Manager
Location: Viladecans, Spain • Employment type: full-time
Posted: today • Application deadline: 30 June 2025 (Il reste 12 jour(s) pour postuler) • Job requisition id R-59696
About Ice Cream
Unilever Ice Cream is the world’s leading ice cream company, home to a portfolio of iconic brands like Magnum, Calippo, Solero, Festini, Talenti, and Yasso. We are preparing to stand on our own as an independent, EUR 8 billion single-category company by the end of 2025.
Ice Cream has distinct characteristics from Unilever’s other operating businesses. You will have options for career growth within the new organization and we are dedicated to supporting your growth journey.
JOB PURPOSE :
Drive innovation and lead the Digital Supply Chain (DSC) team. Collaborate with leaders in a global environment to unlock your full potential. This role is suited for those who thrive on data and digital transformation.
Key Responsibilities
* Be part of the Digital Supply Chain (DSC) team, a new team of 40+ FTE pivotal to the Ice Cream Company’s digital ambition.
* Set up and manage the Procurement Tech vertical of the DSC team to lead digital developments and transformation in procurement.
* Promote an “outside in” mindset, share industry best practices and future trends in digital transformation and AI.
* Stay connected with global, regional, and market Procurement teams to identify use cases for digital transformation and AI.
* Evaluate feasibility of use cases from both domain (procurement) and tech perspectives (data availability, integration, capabilities).
* Collaborate with Procurement and IT to prepare viable business cases, including tangible and intangible value, costs, and run requirements.
* Prioritize use cases and build a strong project pipeline based on potential value, readiness, and change management needs.
* Project manage initiatives with tech teams, partners, UAT, change management, Go Live, and hypercare to ensure no service disruption.
* Monitor deployments and ensure value delivery in line with the business case.
* Establish the DSC Procurement Tech team as the go-to group for all Procurement technology requests.
* Oversee migration of existing Procurement systems and dashboards to the Ice Cream Co’s data lake/systems.
* Transition from a local tooling landscape to a centralized, Global First, Local by Exception digital agenda.
* Drive continuous improvement and step-change transformation through end-to-end procurement technology oversight and collaboration with global, regional, and market teams.
* Serve as the business-facing “face” for all Procurement Tech requests.
* Mentor and develop team members to foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
What You Need to Succeed
Skills:
* Strong leadership with the ability to inspire and guide a diverse team.
* Ability to set and execute strategic goals aligned with business objectives.
* Excellent communication skills to liaise between IT, SC business, and SC leadership.
* Proficiency in managing complex projects with on-time delivery.
* Deep understanding of IT structures, data lakes, and digital supply chain technologies.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for supply chain challenges.
* Ability to identify and implement innovative solutions to improve procurement reporting.
Experiences & Qualifications
* Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, or a related field.
* Minimum of 7 years of experience in procurement, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
* Experience managing large-scale digital projects and cross-functional teams.
* In-depth knowledge of supply chain best practices, digital procurement systems, and trends (AI, IoT).
* Basic familiarity with Python, SQL, or equivalent.
* Basic familiarity with cloud computing (e.g., Azure).
Leadership
Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors
PERSONAL MASTERY : Sets high standards, demonstrates emotional intelligence, and builds empathy.
PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE : Drives results quickly, takes accountability for execution.
TALENT CATALYST : Coaches and develops others, fosters inclusivity and empowerment.
PURPOSE & SERVICE : Serves others, demonstrates humility in leadership.
CONSUMER LOVE : Understands consumer needs.
BUSINESS ACUMEN : Drives sustainable growth through collaboration.
Additional Information
Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life. We consider all applicants and support employee development regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.
We take pleasure seriously. Join the Ice Cream team now!
All our posts are open to people with disabilities and Unilever supports accommodations as needed.
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