ICE CREAM Senior Marketing Strategic Sourcing Manager - EU

UNILEVER IS LOOKING FOR SENIOR MARKETING STRATEGIC SOURCING MANAGER

JOIN OUR ICE CREAM TEAM!

Location: Weena, Rotterdam – to Amsterdam per March 2025 – the Netherlands

Local conditions apply

Full-time

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 first consider candidates based in the Netherlands. If you are based outside of the Netherlands and you are interested to apply, please feel free to do so but we can only take your application on if a decision is made to also recruit outside of the Netherlands.

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. The Ice Cream business is operating in a highly attractive category, as we are part of the 1 trillion snacking and refreshment industry, growing consistently at high pace. We have strong brands equities: 5 of top 10 selling brands including Wall’s, Magnum, Ben &Jerry’s. We are investing to unlock the full growth potential of Ice Cream as a standalone entity, once we separate from Unilever, which is planned to happen by November 2025.

Ice Cream has distinct characteristics from Unilever’s other operating businesses and the growth potential of Ice Cream will be better delivered under a different ownership structure. As Ice Cream company we are committed to developing and nurturing talent within our Ice Cream company. You will have ample options for career growth and exploration, allowing you for you to explore roles and opportunities across the new organisation. Your career development will be a priority for us, and we are dedicated to supporting your growth journey within the new company. We hope that you will want to build the new chapter of our Ice Cream history together with us.

ABOUT ICE CREAM: Life Tastes Better With Ice Cream

Unilever Ice Cream is the largest global Ice Cream Company in the world, with over 100 years of experience delivering a diverse range of indulgent, yet responsible, craft food experiences and treats delighting consumers. Committed to innovation, quality, and sustainability we have 35 brands, including 3 one billion Euro brands (Magnum, Wall’s, Ben & Jerry’s), a strong presence in over 60 countries, generating annual revenue of over $8 billion. All brands are driven to transform moments into memories through indulgent yet responsibly made and marketed products. We have a well-developed strategy to deliver growth and value creation which is clear on where to play and how to win.

We turn the ordinary into the extraordinary by designing unique and innovative Ice Cream experiences that make life taste better, creating joyful experiences. In our Ice Cream business, we’re crafting the future through innovation and imaginative minds, creating unique products. We spark moments of happiness for people and within the communities where we operate. However, it is not as simple as it may seem. As Ice Cream makers we are serious about happiness. With warm hearts, we create the coolest products.

JOB PURPOSE:

The Senior Marketing Strategic Sourcing Manager will play a pivotal role in enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of the Ice Cream business group in Europe. This role will work closely with cross-functional teams within the organization, including Marketing, CD, CSP, CMI, Legal and Finance, to streamline marketing procurement processes, focusing on high-impact regional or Market tailored solutions. As the Ice Cream division transitions to a stand-alone company, this position will reduce complexity and accelerate collaborative decision-making to drive strategies and impactful executions at regional and/or Market level.

The successful candidate will coordinate with the marketing procurement Portfolio Leads to execute global strategies within a defined framework, while also having the autonomy to adapt these strategies to regional needs. This role demands a proactive approach in building strong stakeholder relationships and delivering efficient sourcing strategies that align with Ice Cream’s business objectives. Regular engagement with the Regional Leadership Team will ensure alignment and agility in the face of dynamic market needs.

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE?

• Line Manager task: lead, manage, monitor performance of direct reports, ensure personal and professional growth and development.

• Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain collaborative relationships with regional and local stakeholders, ensuring alignment with the Ice Cream busin