Ice Cream Assistant Procurement Manager - Logistics- METSA

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 organization. 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.

JOB PURPOSE

Are you passionate about managing end to end portfolio, gaining wide procurement expertise across logistics, driving business with direct contribution Then this role is tailored for you.

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for logistics services to ensure cost efficiency and high quality.
• Manage the end-to-end procurement process, including sourcing, negotiation, contract management, and supplier performance evaluation.
• Collaborate with supply chain, production and logistics teams to understand their needs and provide procurement support.
• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers, conduct market research, and maintain a robust supplier database.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers to secure favourable terms and conditions.
• Monitor and manage supplier performance, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and service level agreements.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and stakeholders.
• Analyse procurement data and market trends to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

EXPERIENCES & QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, with a focus logistics in the FMCG sector.
• Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in procurement software and tools.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of industry trends and best practices in procurement.

Skills

• Procurement Expertise: Proven procurement experience, preferably in the procurement and logistics sector, with a deep understanding of strategic sourcing, contracting strategies, and supplier partnerships.
• Business Acumen: Extensive international business experience, with a proactive approach to identifying and developing opportunities in METSA and global markets.
• Negotiation & Relationship Building: Strong negotiation skills and a talent for building and maintaining supplier relationships, with cultural sensitivity and a global perspective.
• Results-Oriented: A drive for results, with a focus on achieving ambitious targets and making a tangible impact on Unilever’s sustainability agenda.

Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors

• PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Has emotional intelligence to take feedback, manage mood and motivations, and build empathy for others.
• PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Generates intensity and focus to motivate people to deliver results at speed. Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results.
• TALENT CATALYST: Invests in people – coaches individuals and teams to realize their full potential. Creates an inclusive climate, empowering everyone to be at their best.
• PURPOSE & SERVICE: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever.
• CONSUMER LOVE: Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers.
• BUSINESS ACUMEN: Creates sustainable growth with purpose, engaging different partners across the system for change.

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.