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
Find your purpose at Unilever. You will lead innovations, big and small, that will make our business win and grow. You will learn from brilliant business leaders and colleagues in a truly global and diverse culture to ultimately become a better you. If you are:
< Strategic, systemic thinking & entrepreneurial to push the teams 3 steps ahead towards excellence. A team player leader ready to bring the best out of people and high on influencing skills, a healthy forward-looking challenger > then this role is just for you.
You need to fully understand the wider business context and be emotionally intelligent to motivate peers to lead for performance and care.
You are a team player within the Learning & Outplacement team ready to support the Programs and HUB strategies being implemented, helping Unilever to deliver with excellence.
WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE
< Key Accountabilities: >
Understand the business needs related to functional areas of spend in HR Services and bring deep expertise and insights across the value chain and supply base to translate the business requirements into effective future-fit procurement strategies.
Connect strategy and execution aligned to Unilever GAP Strategy, Global Divisions, Functions & Markets goals, aligned with Procurement with Purpose and OneMBS strategies.
Deliver transformational sourcing projects, operating models, and supplier relationships to redefine our procurement approach, including a focus on sustainability and responsible sourcing.
Execute sourcing strategy including tendering, analysis, supplier negotiation, legal agreements, and compliance with Unilever’s Code of Business Ethics.
Work with senior stakeholders to deliver complex projects across multiple geographies.
Deliver against financial and non-financial KPIs aligned to the business plan.
Lead and take ownership of initiatives to deliver the One MBS agenda across areas such as PWP, RSP, Sustainability, CLM, Savings, Cash, and People well-being.
Manage performance reporting and develop KPIs.
Apply Unilever’s strategic sourcing processes and digital tools (CPM, Analytics Engine, Buyer Console, USave, UBuy, Supplier Playbook, Learning tools, e-RFIs/RFPs, cost modelling, etc.).
Ensure alignment and support with Supplier Ops for transactional processes.
Stakeholder Engagement:
Internal:
Procurement (MBS, Finance, Strategy, Legal, Business Services, Leadership)
Business Partners (UniOps, HR, Finance, Supply Chain, Marketing, Legal, Sustainability, Divisions / BGs)
External:
Suppliers and Strategic Partners
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED
Experiences & Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Procurement certifications (or currently pursuing) such as CIPS, Unilever Buying Foundation or equivalent
Relevant procurement experience, especially in professional services or indirect procurement portfolios
Strategic sourcing and portfolio strategy expertise at global or multi-regional level
Knowledge of supply markets, value chains, and ideally HR Services or business services portfolios
Strong negotiation and contracting skills, and experience with large-scale project management
Ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships across geographies and functions
Proven experience leading in virtual and cross-cultural team environments
Change management and process transformation capabilities
Strong skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI
Knowledge of Unilever systems (e.g., Velocity, Coupa, CLM, SAP, Aravo) is a plus
Excellent analytical and communication skills
Fluency in English
Skills
Ability to operate under pressure in a complex, global environment
Comfort with ambiguity and change
Capacity to define and execute shared visions for change
Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration
Continuous improvement mindset
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Strong business and financial acumen
Ability to lead remote teams and inspire cross-cultural collaboration
Project and time management skills
Resilience, accountability, and passion for driving results
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.
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What We Do
Be part of the world’s most successful, purpose-led business. Work with brands that are well-loved around the world, that improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We promote innovation, big and small, to make our business win and grow; and we believe in business as a force for good. Unleash your curiosity, challenge ideas and disrupt processes; use your energy to make this happen. Our brilliant business leaders and colleagues provide mentorship and inspiration, so you can be at your best.
Our portfolio ranges from nutritionally balanced foods to indulgent ice creams, affordable soaps, luxurious shampoos and everyday household care products. We produce world-leading brands including Lipton, Knorr, Dove, Axe, Hellmann’s and Omo, alongside trusted local names and innovative-forward thinking brands like Ben & Jerry’s, The Dollar Shave Club and Dermalogica.
Every individual here can bring their purpose to life through their work. Join us and you’ll be surrounded by inspiring leaders and supportive peers. Among them, you’ll channel your purpose, bring fresh ideas to the table, and simply be you. As you work to make a real impact on the business and the world, we’ll work to help you become a better you.
