Ice Cream – Procure to Pay Lead - Global SAP Deployment

Note: Deadline for applying is 23.59 the day before the Job Posting End Date. 

UNILEVER IS LOOKING FOR AN ICE CREAM – Procure to Pay Lead - Global SAP Deployment

Location: The Netherlands (Amsterdam) PREFERRED, United Kingdom (London), Spain

Full-time: Yes

Local conditions apply  

For the recruitment of this position, we would like to emphasize that local conditions apply to the position and for this vacancy in principle we will consider candidates based in the set locations. If you are based outside of these locations and you are interested to apply, please feel free to do so but at this stage we will not take your application forward. We will only consider your application if a decision is made to also recruit outside of the set locations. 

The Ice Cream division at Unilever is preparing to stand on its own, aiming to become an independent, EUR 8.3 billion publicly listed company by the end of 2025. We’re on a mission to create the ultimate snacking company.​ A place where growth, innovation, founder and ownership mentality, and performance are cultivated and rewarded. And where we craft extraordinary ice cream experiences - transforming ordinary moments into lasting memories.​ Because we know, life tastes better with ice cream.​

ABOUT THE MAGNUM ICE CREAM COMPANY:

The Magnum Ice Cream Company is all about growth. Growing our business. Growing our customers’ businesses. Growing our people’s careers.​ Growth begins with empowerment. So we free our people to be innovative, responsible entrepreneurs, driven and equipped to give our consumers more amazing products and unforgettable moments – and having fun doing it.​  

With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry.  We have been taking pleasure seriously for more than 100 years, serving happiness with every lick or scoop of ice cream for generations.  

We are investing to unlock the full growth potential of The Magnum Ice Cream Company as a standalone entity, once we separate from Unilever, which is planned to happen before the end of 2025.  

We dream big but keep things simple to act fast.​ 

If you want to grow with us, make an impact, and shape the future of Ice Cream, this is the place for you! 

JOB PURPOSE: 

As part of our growth strategy, we are looking for a dedicated and knowledgeable Procure to Pay Lead, to oversee the end-to-end procure-to-pay (P2P) process during our SAP S4/HANA implementation and mid-term digital procurement strategy. In this critical role, you will lead the transformation from current (“as-is”) to future (“to-be”) state, identifying and driving harmonization and simplification opportunities, standardizing data models, unifying process and technology, and overseeing data migration. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, ensuring data accuracy, consistency, integrity, and alignment with business objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

All responsibilities are centered around Procurement’s procure-to-pay domains:

• Oversee the entire P2P cycle from purchase requisition to supplier payment

• Lead the design and implementation of SAP solutions focused on the P2P process

• Ensure efficient and compliance purchase order (PO) creation, approvals and invoice processing

• Optimize procurement workflows to enhance efficiency and reduce costs

• Implement best practices for P2P automation and process standardization

• Collaborate cross functionally with procurement, finance and accounts payable teams to solve P2P issues

• Ensure adherence to company procurement policies, financial controls, and regulatory requirements

• Co-lead the adoption of P2P automation tools (such as SAP Ariba or Coupa) for efficiency

• Identify and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as PR to PO conversion time, first time right, invoice processing time, on-time payments, and procurement efficiency

• Analyze spend data, supplier performance, and P2P cycle times to drive decision-making

• Analyze current S2P processes and workflows, identifying areas for improvement in the SAP system

• Implement best practices and features within SAP to enhance efficiency and productivity in procurement and payment processes

• Develop and deliver training programs for end-users to ensure effective utilization of the SAP system

• Provide ongoing support to users post go-live, addressing any issues identified

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