Assistant Sourcing Manager Marketing, Promo & Commerce

Function:  MBS Procurement

Work Level:  1D

Reports to: Strategic Sourcing Manager – Promo & Commerce Latam

Scope: Latam

Location: Mexico

Terms & Conditions: Full time position

ABOUT UNILEVER

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. You will work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. You will lead innovations, big and small, that will make our business win and grow. You will learn from brilliant business leaders and colleagues who provide mentorship and inspiration so that you can become a better you.

JOB PURPOSE

MBS, Unilever’s Marketing and Business Services Procurement team, is responsible for Unilever’s sourcing and supplier strategy and execution for all third party spend across Marketing, Business Services, and IT, supporting the business requirements of the 4 BG´s to drive 4G growth through strategic supplier management, cost and value management, sustainability, and innovation, aligned with Unilever’s LH Strategy. The team manages an annual spend of ~9B Euro with a supplier base of about 40,000. Within MBS, the Assistant Sourcing Manager Marketing, Promo & Commerce is responsible for the Portfolio E2E for all Markets as per scope in LATAM (role will be re-scoped after Productivity Plan implementation).

The Assistant Sourcing Manager Marketing, Promo & Commerce will play a pivotal role in enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of the business in the Marketing spend area. This role will work closely with cross-functional teams within the organization, including Marketing global-regional level, CSP, CD, R&D, and Finance, to streamline marketing procurement processes, focusing on high-impact solutions. This position will reduce complexity and accelerate collaborative decision-making to drive strategies and impactful business models, frameworks to drive growth, future-fit capabilities.

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

Preparation

• Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain collaborative relationships with regional and local. stakeholders, ensuring alignment with the business priorities and needs. Effectively manage expectations and streamline communication with Portfolio Leads and the senior stakeholders.
• Performance Monitoring: Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to procurement activities. Ensure that procurement strategies contribute positively to financial and operational targets.
• Portfolio Coordination: Work closely with BU Leads to ensure that regional execution aligns with the overarching global strategy. Define, adapt and implement procurement initiatives to maximize impact.
• Performance Improvement: Identify opportunities for efficiency and optimization within the marketing sourcing process. Drive performance by reducing fragmentation, focusing on high-impact areas, and executing sustainable sourcing strategies.
• Market Analysis: Conduct market research to stay informed about industry trends, supplier capabilities, and pricing dynamics. Use this information to make informed procurement decisions.
• Accountability for Results: Deliver on financial and operational KPIs, ensuring that procurement strategies contribute positively to business targets and growth agenda.
• Best Practices Sharing: Act as a subject matter expert for marketing procurement, bringing insights from BUs and sharing internal and external best practices across markets.

Experiences & Qualifications

• ​​3-5 years of strategic procurement (productive or indirect).
• Experience in managing complex marketing related portfolios across diverse categories, 
• Understanding of supply chain and value chain management in the context of E2E marketing eco-system.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to balance long-term strategic thinking and short-term execution needs.

Skills

• Stakeholder Management: Ability to influence and engage stakeholders across different levels and functions.
• Excellent communication skills: for internal, external stakeholders/audience to land messages in an engaging, clear way to drive decision making and actions.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Use data to inform sourcing decisions and measure impact.
• Contract Negotiation: Skilled in negotiating agreements that balance cost, quality, and business goals.
• Business Acumen: Insight into market trends and their impact on procurement and business strategy.
• Project Management: Proficient in managing large-scale, complex projects.
• Value Chain Understanding: Knowledge of supply chain principles, especially as they relate to marketing procurement.
• Strategic Partnerships: Build and nurture relationships with suppliers to drive mutual value creation. 
• Analytical Skills: Strong capability in supplier and competitive analysis.

Leadership

• You are energized by delivering fantastic results. You are an example to others – both your results and your resilience. You are constantly on the lookout for better ways to do things, engaging and collaborating with others along the way. 

• As an individual you are the one responsible for your own wellbeing and delivering high standards of work. You must also focus on the Consumer and what they need. You are humble and have your head up, looking around to interpret evidence and data smartly, spot issues and opportunities to make things better. 

• Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors

• Consumer and Customer Focus: Bringing the voice of the customer  

• Agility: Curious, courageous and adaptive to change 

• Accountability and Responsibility: Passion in delivering value and impact, going above and beyond to delight  

ARE YOU INTERESTED?

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