Procurement Manager SPM Africa & NALI at Unilever

Main Job Purpose:

Professional sourcing of products/services meeting the specified needs of the Business at most competitive commercial terms

Key Accountabilities:

• Executive Procurement of the materials/services Portfolios: Decides what to buy, where to buy, how to buy, when to buy
• Develop and implement strategies for the procurement of the respective portfolios.
  Follow market conditions, prepare price trends and formulate future markets trends for the business.
• Support the business with accurate price forecasting. Prepares information on purchase prices and conditions to enable proper budgeting and cash forecasting.
• Identify metrics, tools and process to optimize sourcing, supplier activities and efficiencies.
• Work closely with the Procurement operations teams to support the launch of innovations and new product development
• Work closely with categories and suppliers to drive key initiatives such as Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability
•  Initiate and drive complexity reduction projects (e.g. harmonisation of specifications and suppliers)
• Delivery of the VIP programmes for the specific materials.
• Deliver the Operation Cash Flow and Working Capital plans for the specific materials/services and suppliers.
• Manage supply issues (e.g. crisis management).
•  Measure and manage overall performance of suppliers.
• To develop, implement and drive Unilever procurement strategies
• To assess, identify and select the appropriate supplier base that would meet the needs of the business
• To directly lead or co-ordinate large procurement projects him/herself as needed.
• To deliver cost savings based on sourcing strategies and compliance management.
• To continuously improve ways of working and optimise procurement activities.
• To handle complex and diverse customer, supplier or operational issues within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
• To ensure the satisfaction of Unilever's internal customers with the services provided by the procurement organization
• To lead the rationalization of suppliers, materials and services that meet Unilever's business requirements
• To develop, coach and mentor resources within a high performing and motivated team responsible for interfacing with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• To support the collaboration with senior functional leaders to establish both short and long-term business objectives.
• To lead cross-functional initiatives and represent Unilever's interests in the management of external strategic relationships.
• In the context of Partner to Win, to identify, develop and manage strategic business relationships to enable implementation of the Unilever growth strategy, revenue achievement and new product development initiatives
• To support Unilever Sustainable Living Plan in the procurement of materials and services.

Experience Required:

ESSENTIAL

• University degree
• 7-10 years’ experience in Procurement Supply Chain, with at least 3 years at Management level
• Experience on large-scale change management projects

PREFERRED

• Experience in international assignments is an advantage

Contacts:

Internal:

Procurement:

• Procurement team
• Procurement operations team, geography
• IPLT
• UPLT

Stakeholders:
- Local MCO’s Teams

• Marketing
• ES

Legal
Enterprise Support

• Local Workplace Teams
• Workplace Director
• WPLT

Finance
External:

• Suppliers
• Agents
• 3rd Party Service Providers