Logistics Procurement Coordinator / Logistics Procurement Assistant Manager (French)

Purpose of Job:

The objective of this role is to co-ordinate procurement activities in a cluster covering warehousing, repacking and secondary transport portfolios. To lead regional projects & tenders, lead cross-regional supplier agenda in warehousing, repacking and secondary transportation agenda. The role will involve complex research, analysis and interpretation, including ability to make recommendation for business decisions or making decisions in their specific area of work.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM THE ROLE?

• Responsible for a number of suppliers relationships from cluster under guidance of the manager

• Responsible for implementation and execution of Procurement Strategy

• Deliver Procurement compliance & digital agenda

• Lead procurement contracting process & contract management for assigned portfolios

• Create & maintaining a centralized portfolio knowledge database

• Lead regional tender initiative for the cluster

• Lead cross regional project/ activity as assigned by manager

• Lead transport and warehousing, repacking cost optimization projects (efficiencies, benchmarking)

• Lead sustainability initiatives & projects (alternate fuel, energy efficiency operations)

• Supplier collaboration towards improvement of 3 C’s

• Supplier Business Allocation (proposal & support procurement manager in big spend negotiations)

• Regional portfolio lead in terms of: responsible sourcing and quality, performance management and continuous improvement, resilience, segmentation, contractual model, 3PL’s negotiations and strategy

• Responsible for a number of suppliers relationships from cluster under guidance of the manager

DOES THIS SOUND LIKE YOU?

Competencies:

• Global Mindset (sees the bigger picture)

• External Orientation (focuses on the customer)

• Bias for Action (makes decisions under uncertainty, ensures great execution)

• Team Alignment (supports and respects others)

• Build Superior Talent (develops self, helps others to develop)

• Breakthrough Thinking (thinks out of the box)

• Holding People Accountable (works successfully with others)

• Ability to work under time pressure

• Action not debate (focus on actions)

Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Fluency in spoken and written English and France

• Operational computer skills (MS Office)

• Strong analytical skills required

• High proficiency in MS Excel

• SAP (advantage)

• Tendering platforms knowledge

• Previous experience in Purchasing or Transport, Logistic 

Experience:

• Bachelor degree as a minimum

• Previous experience in Purchasing or Transport, Logistic - 3 years minimum

WHAT WE OFFER

• Hybrid work and flexibility

• Opportunities for the development and improvement of qualifications

• Sharing the cost of professional training & courses

• Benefits: life insurance, private medical care, pension fund, sharing the cost of sports activities, and many others

• Extra days off to take care of yourself and others

• Unilever store - Our products at attractive prices

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