Senior Procurement Manager, Food Ingredients

<p><b><span>ABOUT UNILEVER</span></b><span> </span></p><p><span><span>With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world</span><span>.  </span></span><span> </span></p><p><span><span>At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We </span><span>don’t</span><span> believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.</span></span><span> </span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><b><span>JOB PURPOSE:</span></b><span> </span></p><p><span><span>Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world</span><span>.  </span><span>If you are </span></span><span><span>​</span><span><span>passionate about food ingredients, making a difference in diverse supply chains</span><span>,</span><span> </span><span>impacting</span><span> brands with long history,</span></span><span>​</span></span><span><span> then this role is just for you!</span></span><span> </span></p><ul><li><p><span><span>Be one of the senior managers within the global</span><span> Food Ingredients portfolio with €100M+ across various crops (</span><span>eg.</span><span>: tomato, </span><span>cereals, herbs</span><span> etc.), with </span><span>key focus on Europe.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Set the strategic vision and ensure execution of procurement strategies with consistent focus on competitiveness, value chain interventions, climate and nature commitments, and resilience.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Conduct thorough industry and market analysis to </span><span>identify</span><span> trends and opportunities, to stay ahead of the market.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Lead e2e supply chain benchmarking, </span><span>assess</span><span> and land value creation opportunities.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Deliver best in class negotiations and superior supply chain agility to support business growth and profitability ambitions.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Deliver in-year financial targets while building medium- and long-term value pipeline</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Drive the climate, </span><span>nature</span><span> and social commitments through actively engaging the strategic supply base on sustainable sourcing, regenerative agriculture, net zero and livelihoods agenda.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Be the voice of the market in engagements with senior stakeholders and brands.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Develop a high performing team while being a strong talent catalyst to the wider, global Ingredients team.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><p><span> </span></p><p><b><span>WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED: </span></b><span> </span></p><ul><li><p><span><span>Growth mindset.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Strong negotiation skills, financial and business acumen.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Outstanding pioneering mindset, big picture strategic thinking with excellent execution.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Outstanding complexity management and prioritization skills, with </span><span>an eagle eye</span><span> for the detail.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><span><span>Team leadership for growth and high performance, fostering a collaborative environment.</span></span><span> </span></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Strong communication</span><span> skills</span><span>, </span><span>stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Excellent learning skills and adaptation to change.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Hunger for </span><span>maximizing the benefits of</span><span> digital tools.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><p><span> </span></p><p><b><span>EXPERIENCES &amp; </span><span>QUALIFICATIONS :</span><span> </span></b><span> </span></p><ul><li><p><span><b><span>Minimum 5 years in senior procurement manager role with strong </span><span>track record</span></b><span><b> of delivery, ideally linked to agricultural commodities</b>.