Category Procurement Assistant Manager PC

Procurement Innovation Manager

Represent Procurement as the key interface both internally and externally while supporting the launch of new innovative products. Will remain as the Procurement single point of contact for internal business partners and external suppliers as it relates to innovation programs. Responsible for material pricing, project coordination / communication to key internal / external stakeholders and ensure on-time in full delivery. Support the innovation team to understand material costing, iTO improvement and Gross margin improvement for the BU. Reports to Assistant Category Procurement Manager.

Who You Are & What You'll Do :

Execute ongoing formulation, packaging and graphic changes for brand maintenance through the innovation projects led by Brand Development (e.g. line extensions and re-launches). Responsible for the coordination / communication to the key internal and external stakeholders to effectively manage the transition to minimize write-offs. Manage key stakeholders related to project execution, such as R&D (raw / pack), Quality, SC Planning, Brand Development, Finance, Portfolio Procurement, Global Procurement and external supply base. Leverage project management skills to drive on-time in full project delivery.

Evaluate & identify various savings projects & strategic initiatives tasks include calculating cost savings, assessing ways of working, designing, proposing & standardizing new processes. Develop all cost inputs, capital requirements and recommendations for capacity, as well as responsible for all supplier liabilities into the financial business case for raw and packaging materials that will be utilized in Innovation and VIP projects.

Materials represents the majority of supply chain cost, 70% avg. This role is critical to support the BU PC innovation team to understand material costing, iTO improvement and Gross margin improvement for the BU. Support to propose alternative solutions to improve gross margin for the BU.

You're a born leader :

Lead Innovation, Savings & Strategic initiatives to help our supply base achieve outstanding results which are instrumental in the success of our supply chain and overall business performance.

You're a strategy guru :

Have an idea for a new way to improve our supply structure or ways of working? This role gives you the opportunity and exposure to create and implement strategic initiatives across the business.

You're a dot connector :

With cross functional exposure, it is important to be able to connect the dots across the business and understand how Procurement initiatives contribute to strategic growth within the company. Drive various programs that improve Gross Margin, deliver to the P&L and collaborate to drive growth within the category at a customer and consumer level.

You love to win, and have fun doing it :

Generate excitement within the cross functional team by driving engagement through our Innovation and 5S Savings programs to deliver essential KPIs. Create brainstorming workshops and various events to create the roadmap and land key savings targets!

What You'll Need To Succeed :

• Business or Technical degree required with 2-3 years general business experience in any function (Logistics / Operations / Manufacturing / Supply Management / Planning)
• Ability to balance conflicting priorities to ensure projects are delivered within agreed timelines
• Understanding of tactical and strategic business objectives
• Experience and working knowledge with Excel and Powerpoint
• Experience with Ariba, SAP and PLM preferred

Pay : The pay range for this position is $86,080 to $129,120. Unilever takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs.

Bonus : This position is bonus eligible.

Long-Term Incentive (LTI) : This position is LTI eligible.

Benefits : Unilever employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should the employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is not limited to, health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage), retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

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