Are youpassionate about managing end to end portfolio, gaining wide procurement expertise across packaging, driving businesswith direct contributionThen this role is tailored for you.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and implement procurement strategies for packing materials to ensure cost efficiency and high quality.
- Manage the end-to-end procurement process, including sourcing, negotiation, contract management, and supplier performance evaluation.
- Collaborate with supply chain, productionteams to understand their needs and provide procurement support.
- Identify and evaluate potential suppliers, conduct market research, and maintain a robust supplier database.
- Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers to secure favourable terms and conditions.
- Monitor and manage supplier performance, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and service level agreements.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and stakeholders.
- Analyse procurement data and market trends to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:
SKILLS & LEADERSHIP BEHAVIORS REQUIRED:
- Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors
- PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Has emotional intelligence to take feedback, manage mood and motivations, and build empathy for others.
- PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Generates intensity and focus to motivate people to deliver results at speed. Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results.
- TALENT CATALYST: Invests in people – coaches individuals and teams to realize their full potential. Creates an inclusive climate, empowering everyone to be at their best.
- PURPOSE & SERVICE: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever.
- CONSUMER LOVE: Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers.
- BUSINESS ACUMEN: Creates sustainable growth with purpose, engaging different partners across the system for change.
EXPERIENCES & QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, with a focus on packing materials in the FMCG sector.
- Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficient in procurement software and tools.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Knowledge of industry trends and best practices in procurement.