Procurement Manager Flexibles, Deco and Tubes EU

ABOUT UNILEVER

With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. Our strategy begins with a purpose that places consumers at the heart of everything we do: Brighten everyday life for all. Our goal is to deliver best-in-class performance with market-making, unmissably superior brands. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world. At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our collaborative, and flexible working environment. Our organizational ambition centers around creating workplaces that foster equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging across all aspects of our business. We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.

ABOUT PROCUREMENT

Part of the Supply Chain family, Procurement is responsible for over 30B Euro of material and services spend globally with more than 60,000 suppliers. Getting the right services and materials, sustainably sourced and ensuring responsible procurement is critical to ensuring our brands with purpose grow. Our teams work closely with the business to understand stakeholders needs, bring innovation to meet changing consumer, employees and customers needs, and drive financial value for Unilever through competitive buying. We’re at the forefront of digital procurement, bringing new tools and analytics to drive data-based decisions. Our strategy is ‘Procurement with Purpose’ and focuses on buying responsibly, buying better, and growing together with partners around the world. Our ambition is based on three key drivers: being Purpose-Led, Value-Driven, and Future-Fit.

JOB PURPOSE:
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. If you are experienced procurement professional with a passion for creating high performing teams and driving sourcing strategies that focus on delivering value and sustainability, then this role is just for you!

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE:

The role of Procurement Manager Flexibles, Decoration and Tubes Europe is responsible for a spend of €200m.

The role is responsible for the implementation of global and market relevant sourcing strategies, defining preferred suppliers for tier 1 spend (conversion) areas, managing defined partnerships for value and growth.

For tier 2, this role will be responsible to implement the Feedstock/laminate strategy through converters (tier 1) while the Global procurement manager of Flexible packaging resins, from the Flexibles feedstocks team, will be accountable to develop and design the sourcing strategies.

It will also involve defining and implementing portfolio resilience program for each spend area and market. This role will create supplier network that aligns with the overall business objectives for Divisions and Markets and in line with the overall Sourcing Strategy.

This role would require the candidate to be well versed in the use of cost models and its analysis. Use of digital tools and reports to enhance negotiations, opportunity identification. Lead and land portfolio savings. Develop and grow supplier network to enable access to world class packaging options. Engage closely with internal stakeholders to deliver business needs through strong network of suppliers.

Responsible of price forecasting, best in class contracting and negotiations, benchmarking, supplier scanning and support driving quality and service in the cluster, one of focus areas for the role will also be: complexity reduction using ZBB (Zero Based Budgeting) principles for structures, size and artwork.

ZBB for Materials program will be a key enabler for extracting value from the portfolio.

Sustainability is in the heart of this role through Plastics reduction and recyclability commitments. The role will involve driving sustainability agenda with clear cost glidepaths, delivering purpose with business priorities, and implementing solutions at right cost benchmark.

· Delivery of sourcing strategy, implementation through contracting and negotiations,

· Delivery of Financial KPI’s: NMI, cash,

· Sustainability targets, RSP targets,

· Resilience program implementation

· Complexity reduction and ZBB program delivery

· Continuous process improvement, financial forecasting

· Manage design principles for laminate structures and artwork to avoid complexity

· Effective supplier communications and engagement in key programs

· New supplier scanning

· Support Business Units in Operations and Sustainability

· Material price Forecasting

· Delivery project initiatives in digital procurement

This role will interface with the following stakeholders:

Internal:

· Procurement:

o BG and BU Procurement

o Strategy and Insights

o Supplier Services in UniOps

o Procurement Directors and Cluster Country Leads

· R&D

o Packaging Development team

o R&D Leadership

· Sustainability

· Finance

· Planning

· Manufacturing

External:

o Partners, Suppliers,

o Advisors and benchmarking organizations

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

· Outstanding in idea generation, ideas that are forward thinking, and that contribute to creating sustained competitive advantage.

· Strong at selling ideas to his/her business partners, internally and externally, translating these into effective proposals conveying value and communicating it accordingly.

· Appreciative of the value and impact of outstanding execution – an eagle eye for detail.

· Act as an entrepreneur, treats business as his/her own, sets trends and is willing to lead, follow or get out of the way.

· A partner with purpose ambassador and demonstrate the value Procurement adds to the business.

· Genuinely committed to Unilever’s sustainably lead business model, connected with Unilever and the business agenda.

Talent mastery, which includes spotting, fostering, encouraging, and retaining talent is non-negotiable

Experience & Qualifications:

· University degree

· Good buying, negotiation and contracting experience

· Strategic sourcing

· Supply market and FMCG knowledge

· Experience on large-scale project management roles

· Expertise in sustainability, circular economy and processing technologies

· Demonstrated and proven leadership capabilities to lead a virtual global team

Skills:

· Subject matter expertise in Flexibles Packaging, Tubes and Decoration (Labels and Sleeves)

· Negotiation & communications skills

· Digital and analytics knowledge

· Financial acumen for business cases and reporting

· Experience with cost models and “should cost modelling”

· Packaging technologies and innovations

· Experience in procurement transformation projects, tools and technologies.

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.

SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviours

• PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results. Generates intensity and focus to motivate people to deliver results at speed.
• PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Actively builds own wellbeing and resilience.
• CONSUMER & CUSTOMER LOVE: Brings the voice of the consumer into everything we do, always.
• PURPOSEFUL IMPACT: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever. 
• AGILITY: Explores the world around them, continually learning and developing their skills.
• TALENT CATALYST: Inspire people to grow, with support and honesty.

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, Benefits System – Cafeteria and many others.
• Extra days off to take care of yourself and others.
• Unilever store - Our products at attractive prices.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 

Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

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.