Global Procurement Manager - Elida Beauty at Unilever

Global Procurement Manager - Elida Beauty at Unilever

Location: Lewisville, Dallas (Hybrid Office-Remote)

Full Time

Your Role & Key Responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced Global Procurement Assistant Manager – Logistics & Indirects who has a strong growth mindset and a can-do approach to doing what it takes to win.

As the Global Procurement Assistant Manager – Logistics & Indirects, you will play a role in developing Logistics & Indirects sourcing strategy, supporting innovation programs, supply chain network optimisation and contract execution. This end-to-end role will be responsible for creating the right contractual & relationship framework which delivers ongoing competitive costs, service, innovation & sustainability priorities of the business and brands.  

Key Responsibilities

• Part of the procurement team with overall responsibility for specific Logistics & Indirectscontracts, supporting innovation, supply chain network optimisation and contract execution. 

• Responsible for ensuring the right contractual framework to deliver on the priorities and ongoing performance KPIs.  

• Costs: Cost visibility, owns the cost delivery against annual budget. Ensures ongoing cost competitiveness, creates and delivers on a savings funnel in line with annual targets.   

• Tracks key contracts and develops supplier relationships for quality and service

• Works closely with partners and internal teams to deliver on the logistics requirements and any indirets needs. 

• Working capital: Delivers on the working capital and cash generation priorities of the business by driving efficiencies on stocks and payment terms. 

• Service: Collaborates with Logistics & Indirects team to ensure right pricing and contracting principles are followed. Intervenes to resolve short term service issues. 

• Sustainability: helps to create and deliver on the sustainability vision on logistics and indirects portfolio in line with the broader business vision. 

• Partners with cross functional teams in a global setup and any supply chain network optimisation to deliver on the objectives and priorities.  

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in business, finance, or supply chain management. 

• 5+ years of experience in procurement with focus on Logistics & Indirectsportfolios.  

• Understanding of key Logistics & Indirects suppliers, costing principles, open-book costing, intellectual property ownership & sustainability. 

• Demonstrate analytical and conceptual problem-solving ability; excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills. 

• Demonstrate the ability to multi-task, meet tight deadlines and work under pressure with autonomy. 

• Be able to effectively lead and engage cross functional global teams and a willingness to take responsibility and accountability.  Be a self-starter with the ability to deliver results in a lean, agile organisation and be able to adapt to changing priorities. 

Pay: The pay range for this position is $84,400 to $126,600. Unilever takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs. Bonus: This position is bonus eligible. Long-Term Incentive (LTI): This position is LTI eligible. Benefits: Unilever employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should the employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is not limited to, health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage), retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

In December 2023, we announced that Unilever received a binding offer from Yellow Wood Partners LLC to acquire Elida Beauty, subject to the usual closing conditions, regulatory requirements, and consultation processes. We expect the transaction to be completed in mid-2024.