Assistant Procurement Manager - B&W

Unilever is currently hiring for Assistant Procurement Manager – B&W

Work Level: WL1

Reports to:Procurement Manager, B&W Pakistan

Scope: Pakistan

Location: Karachi Head Office

Terms & Conditions: Full Time

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. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. 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 inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. 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.

JOB PURPOSE

Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world.  If you are comfortable working in white space, leading through change, get your energy from working fast paced, performance-oriented, excited about high-value impact, and can interact with senior stakeholders to understand their needs and deliver effective balanced solutions then this role is just for you!

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

• Procurement operations for Skin Care raw & packaging material operations

• Supplier Sourcing and Evaluation:

• Identify and assess potential material suppliers and third-party manufacturing partners based on safety, quality, capacity, capability, and cost-effectiveness.

• Conduct thorough due diligence to ensure suppliers meet quality and regulatory standards.

• Govern the compliance and regularly evaluate the supplier performance.

• Negotiation and Contracting:

• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and agreements with suppliers and third-party manufacturers to secure the best possible terms.

• Draft and manage contracts, ensuring all legal and regulatory requirements are met.

• Supplier Relationship Management:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and external manufacturing partners, fostering open communication and collaboration.

• Regularly assess supplier performance and address any issues related to quality, delivery, or service.

• Supply Chain Coordination:

• Collaborate with internal teams, including production, logistics, quality assurance, planning and regulatory affairs, to ensure smooth production and delivery processes.

• Monitor and manage inventory levels to avoid shortages or excess inventory.

• Risk Management:

• Identify potential risks in the supply chain and develop mitigation strategies to minimize disruptions.

• Stay updated on industry trends and market dynamics that could impact the supply chain.

• Data Analysis and Reporting:

• Collect and analyse data related to supplier performance, costs, and other relevant metrics.

• Generate regular reports to provide insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.

• Continuous Improvement:

• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and reduce costs within the third-party manufacturing supply chain.

• Partnering Local Pakistan B&W Business team:

• Explaining material forecasts and cost movements

• Generating Business as Usual and Lighthouse Savings for the Business

• Looking at VCI Value Chain Intervention Opportunities

• Driving Competitive Buying, generating and expanding benefits vs market

• Enabling Service Level Improvements in a volatile environment

• Driving Localisation of Materials

• Exhibit committment to Unilever’s sustainably lead business model, connected with Unilever and the business agenda. 

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

Experiences & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in any of the following areas desired: Engineering, Business, Economics, Supply Chain

Skills

• Ability to negotiate complex contracts and innovations

• Ability to present and explain complex ideas to a senior audience

• Possesses and exercises a strong understanding of the financial aspects related to procurement activities (spend, payment term impacts, savings and cost avoidance, P&L, etc.)

• Results driven with strong ethical behavior 

• Strategic thinking and medium/long term view

• Outstanding in idea generation, particularly ideas that are forward thinking, and that contribute to creating sustained competitive advantage 

• Ability to act as a Partner to Win ambassador and demonstrate the value Procurement adds to the business. 

Leadership

• You are energized by delivering fantastic results. You are an example to others – both your results and your resilience. You are constantly on the lookout for better ways to do things, engaging and collaborating with others along the way.

• As an individual you are the one responsible for your own wellbeing and delivering high standards of work. You must also focus on the Consumer and what they need. You are humble and have your head up, looking around to interpret evidence and data smartly, spot issues and opportunities to make things better.

• Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors

  • PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results. Has an owner’s mindset, using data and insight to make decisions.

  • PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Actively builds own wellbeing and resilience.

  • CONSUMER LOVE: Whatever their role, always looks for better ways to serve consumers. Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers.

  • PURPOSE & SERVICE: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever.

  • AGILITY: Explores the world around them, continually learning and developing their skills.

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.