Procurement Specialist - Marketing & Business Services Data Analyst

Scope: Full time / Global

Location: Spain

Terms & Conditions:

If you are in the Unilever Ice Cream business or consider choosing to work for the Unilever Ice Cream business, you will work for the Global, leading Ice Cream player with €7.9bn Turn Over in 2023. The Ice Cream business is operating in a highly attractive category, as we are part of the 1 trillion snacking and refreshment industry, growing consistently at high pace. We have strong brands equities: 5 of top 10 selling brands including Wall’s, Magnum, Ben &Jerry’s. We are investing to unlock the full growth potential of Ice Cream as a standalone entity, once we separate from Unilever, which is planned to happen by November 2025.

Ice Cream has distinct characteristics from Unilever’s other operating businesses and the growth potential of Ice Cream will be better delivered under a different ownership structure. As Ice Cream company we are committed to developing and nurturing talent within our Ice Cream company. You will have ample options for career growth and exploration, allowing you for you to explore roles and opportunities across the new organisation. Your career development will be a priority for us, and we are dedicated to supporting your growth journey within the new company. We hope that you will want to build the new chapter of our Ice Cream history together with us.

ABOUT ICE CREAM: Life Tastes Better with Ice Cream

Unilever Ice Cream is the largest global Ice Cream Company in the world, with over 100 years of experience delivering a diverse range of indulgent, yet responsible, craft food experiences and treats delighting consumers. Committed to innovation, quality, and sustainability we have 35 brands, including 3 one billion Euro brands (Magnum, Wall’s, Ben & Jerry’s), a strong presence in over 60 countries, generating annual revenue of over $8 billion. All brands are driven to transform moments into memories through indulgent yet responsibly made and marketed products. We have a well-developed strategy to deliver growth and value creation which is clear on where to play and how to win.

We turn the ordinary into the extraordinary by designing unique and innovative Ice Cream experiences that make life taste better, creating joyful experiences. In our Ice Cream business, we’re crafting the future through innovation and imaginative minds, creating unique products. We spark moments of happiness for people and within the communities where we operate. However, it is not as simple as it may seem. As Ice Cream makers we are serious about happiness. With warm hearts, we create the coolest products.

JOB PURPOSE

Reporting to the Procurement Marketing & Business Services Program Manager and Integrated in the Portfolio Strategy & Excellence Organization, the purpose of this role is:

To be a forward-looking challenger that will team up with the Portfolios S&I and Procurement Team to support the sourcing team, provoking and bringing new thinking. With the following key activities:

• Delivers analytics that will enable the creation and update of portfolio strategies.

• Leads the data mining process and has a great understanding of the data architecture to create Insights for the specific portfolios and cross-fertilizing ideas.

• Derives value creation opportunities based on deep Value Chain expertise, Supplier, Competitor and Industry Insights, as well as benchmarking and cost modelling.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Delivers analytics that will enable the development and update of procurement portfolio strategies and supports the negotiation and contracting process

• Supports the Strategy & Excellence team on the collaboration with the sourcing team with the key strategic activities within the portfolio, acting as a challenger, analytical support and building case for change for new ideas.

• Supports the adoption and roll out of the newly created frameworks and playbooks on key procurement skills (Strategy, Negotiation, Contracting), using the tools to upskill the sourcing team and as enablers for the execution.

• Leads the data mining process and has a great understanding of the data architecture to create Insights for the specific portfolios and cross-fertilizing ideas. Guided by the Portfolio Procurement team as well as the MBS Program manager.

• Coordinates and supports the rollout of strategic transformation programs.

• Derives value creation opportunities based on deep Value Chain expertise, Supplier, Competitor and Industry Insights, as well as benchmarking and cost modelling.

• Contributing on the creation of technology and innovation roadmaps, incorporating the relevant Intel from the Markets and Industry boards to identify opportunities.

• Mastering benchmarking tools and through internal and external evaluation draws conclusions to guide the sourcing team to the optimum supply base as well as services.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

SKILLS & LEADERSHIP BEHAVIORS REQUIRED: 

• Strategic, Systemic Thinking & Entrepreneurial.

• Outstanding problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Ability to see the big picture.

• Strong Interpersonal, Communication & Influencing skills.

• High Initiative, Quick Learner and Self-Starter.

EXPERIENCES & QUALIFICATIONS:   

• 5-7 years’ experience in a procurement or Supply Chain.

• Experience in Global Indirect Procurement.

• Cross-functional experiences.

• Strong business and commercial acumen.

• Ability and drive to work independently and cooperate with diverse teams, across different geographies.

• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and peers effectively.

• Excellent critical thinking, analytical and story-telling skills to respond to multiple market/portfolio specific characteristics and influence change remotely.

Additional Information:

• Hybrid Work (you can work from home 2/3 days per week)

• 4 weeks of Flex Work per year: Opportunity to work remotely for the entire week without coming into the office.

• Flexible hours: Work hours with a wide range of starting and ending times to accommodate your needs.

• Restaurant Card and canteen service in our offices.

• Parking: Possibility of parking at the offices at a reduced cost and with free electric chargers.

• Online language courses.

• Wellbeing Programs: Resources and activities to promote physical, mental, emotional, and purposeful wellbeing.

• Online store with exclusive discounts on UL products and other recognized brands.

• And many more!

Disclaimer 

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 based on disability. 

We take pleasure seriously. Join the Ice Cream team now!

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