Assistant Procurement Manager - Logistics

Procurement Manager - Logistics Philippines

Location: Manila, Philippines

Overview

At Unilever Procurement, we have big ambitions. Our Procurement with Purpose vision ensures we are a purpose-led, value-driven, and future-fit organisation that creates growth while delivering on Unilever’s commitments to make sustainable living commonplace.

Procurement sits at the heart of our organisation. With a €33 billion spend across a diverse portfolio—including food and ingredients, packaging, commodities, and marketing and business services—our work touches every part of the business, putting us in a unique position to make a positive impact on people and planet.

Our 1,300+ employees operate at the forefront of competitive buying, sustainable sourcing, and purpose-led partnerships. We combine our technology expertise and insights with our partners to support disruptive sourcing strategies and supplier-led innovation that respond to ever-changing consumer needs quickly, flexibly, and effectively.

Purpose of the Job

To lead competitive buying, sustainable sourcing, and purpose-led partnerships for logistics services (warehousing and transportation) in the Philippines.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead sourcing and contracting for warehousing and transportation services within the Philippines.

• Manage supplier relationships and drive performance through structured governance and regular reviews.

• Collaborate with internal logistics, supply chain, and finance teams to identify cost optimization opportunities and improve service levels.

• Support digital transformation initiatives in logistics procurement, including automation and data-driven decision-making.

• Ensure logistics procurement strategies align with Unilever’s sustainability and resilience goals.

• Monitor market trends and regulatory changes affecting logistics operations in the Philippines.

• Troubleshoot supply chain disruptions and lead crisis management efforts with logistics partners.

• Implement tools and processes to optimize sourcing practices specific to warehousing and transportation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5–7 years of experience in Procurement/Supply Chain Management OR Master’s degree with specialisation in Procurement/Supply Chain and at least 2 years of relevant experience.

• Strong analytical skills.

• Financial analysis and reporting capabilities.

• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Knowledge of SAP and digital sourcing platforms (advantageous).

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Fluency in spoken and written English.

Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.