Procurement Manager

Procurement Manager ANZ

Who we are?

On any given day, 2.5 billion people globally use Unilever products to feel good, look good and get more out of life. Our products range from 400+ brands which include Dove, Lynx, Omo, Surf alongside innovative, and purpose-led brands like Ben & Jerry’s, Streets, Continental and many more, giving us a unique place in the lives of people all over the world.

A job at Unilever is a career made by you, with development opportunities, benefits and a working culture that embraces diversity. We have a proud heritage in Australia since 1919 and a thriving, sustainable business today, so there has never been a better time to join us.

There has never been a more exciting time to be working in Procurement when you consider the sheer scale of what we are seeking to do in doubling the size of the business whilst reducing our environmental impact.

As Unilever Procurement adapts to the ever dynamic business environment, we will need to be agile in order to continue our track record of delivery in contributing to the top and bottom line. Inevitably, given the consistent and high quality of our delivery over the past few years, we will be asked to continue this rate of performance and indeed go over and above this standard to ensure the value provided is further enhanced across the scope of our remit.

As well as ensuring that we are best in class in delivering the basics, we also have to look to the future and continuously evolve to meet the needs of our changing environment - reinventing ourselves for sustained competitive advantage. And of course, we are only half of the picture. Our suppliers are at the heart of everything we do. We need to work more closely than ever with suppliers to co-create sustainable practices and bigger and better innovations.

This places great demands on the skills and expertise of all of us as Procurement professionals.

Job Summary:

- Be Procurement contact as ANZ market lead to internal and external key stakeholders
- Supplier Relationship Management focused on service, quality, logistics and delivery for materials
- Responsible for the integration of supplier’s capabilities, logistics, and service requirements of Unilever manufacturing sites
- Execution of Innovation Projects and Management of Promotions
- Translation of price trends into local conditions (tariffs, taxes, logistics, etc)
- Communication of price trend in its totality to the local Finance team as an input to the business plan
- Development of contingency plans and alternatives to ensure supply security for the MCO
- Drive and support the implementation of VIP savings and creditor terms for the specific set of countries/MCO's
- Drive R&P opportunities in alignment with the supply chain and MCO business strategy
- Efficient, timely and transparent communication to internal customers

**Responsibilities**:

- Manage the MCO supply network
- Drive the implementation of performance metrics, tools and processes to optimise procurement activities.
- Monitor overall performance of the supply network and ensure continuous improvement.
- Directly lead cross-functional teams to improve integration and efficiency across the supply network.
- Handle complex operational issues using data analysis and provide options using generally defined practices
- Identify and build partnerships with key suppliers on an operational level
- Ensure clear SC direction and adoption within the local supply base
- Lead market portfolio: Raw materials, Logistics and Corroborative Manufacturing
- Execute Global/Regional programs in the MCO
- Support implementation of procurement strategies for a specific set of countries
- Execute cost savings and innovation programs based on sourcing strategies and trial results.
- Execute the rationalization strategy for suppliers, materials, and services to meet Unilever's business requirements.
- Align Procurement programs to deliver on MCO requirements
- Collaborate with Planning and Sourcing Units to establish short-term business objectives.
- Ensure the satisfaction of Unilever's internal customers with the services provided by the procurement organization.
- Provide operational feedback during supplier negotiations/selection
- Manage local Procurement resources
- Establish clear and measurable goals that challenge their team to continuously improve
- Lead their team to meet goals and objectives in support of the overall Unilever strategy
- Provide coaching and mentor resources to develop a high performing team

About YOU:

- University degree
- At least 10 years’ experience in Procurement or Supply Management
- Experience on large-scale change management projects

What awaits you at Unilever

The core of Unilever’s culture is captured as Human, Purposeful, Accountable. You will be joining a dynamic, flexible, and inspiring work environment that truly cares about your wellbeing, values what you do and celebrates your success. This is your opportunity to be part of a pu