Associate Procurement Director Dairy, Sugar, Starches

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Job Title : Ice Cream Associate Procurement Director

Location : Englewood Cliffs NJ

Terms & Conditions : Full time International assignment is not available for this role and relocation for local and international candidates is not provided.

The Ice Cream division at Unilever is preparing to stand on its own aiming to become an independent EUR 8.3 billion publicly listed company by the end of 2025. Were on a mission to create the ultimate snacking company. A place where growth innovation founder and ownership mentality and performance are cultivated and rewarded. And where we craft extraordinary ice cream experiences - transforming ordinary moments into lasting memories. Because we know life tastes better with ice cream.

ABOUT THE MAGNUM ICE CREAM COMPANY :

The Magnum Ice Cream Company is all about growth. Growing our business. Growing our customers businesses. Growing our peoples careers. Growth begins with empowerment. So we free our people to be innovative responsible entrepreneurs driven and equipped to give our consumers more amazing products and unforgettable moments and having fun doing it.

With 19000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Walls Cornetto and Ben & Jerrys loved in 76 countries we are the worlds largest Ice Cream company leading the industry. We have been taking pleasure seriously for more than 100 years serving happiness with every lick or scoop of ice cream for generations. We are investing to unlock the full growth potential of The Magnum Ice Cream Company as a standalone entity once we separate from Unilever which is planned to happen before the end of 2025.

We dream big but keep things simple to act fast.

If you want to grow with us make an impact and shape the future of Ice Cream this is the place for you!

JOB PURPOSE

As Associate Procurement Director for dairy sugars and starches North America you will be responsible for building and implementing the strategy catered for the new Ice Cream company. You will also be representing the portfolio both to internal and external stakeholders.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Development and lead the implementation of the portfolio procurement strategy.

Develop strong relationship with suppliers and analyze their capabilities to develop long term supplier strategies.

Lead frequent negotiations delivering of savings and cash targets via excellent market understanding strategy implementations and negotiation skills

Create a savings pipeline for the portfolio and align on execution with relevant teams

Implement contracts and ensuring high service levels to sourcing units across North America.

Ensure compliance of RSP Contracting Quality and service in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Initiate portfolio initiatives (e.g. ASA / AMA Resilience market development etc) to create more leverage ensuring strong connection with the market and METs.

Support innovation projects through strong collaboration with R&D-team providing market intelligence supplier capabilities and capacity

Work closely with the finance community to support the business with accurate price forecasting including market price trends and future market trends to enable proper budgeting and price forecasting

Continuously seeking for new opportunities and always open for improvement

Work closely with the CRM team to make sure insights from local players are taken into account when executing the cover strategy

Lead and develop talent through 1-2 direct reports

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED :

SKILLS & LEADERSHIP BEHAVIORS REQUIRED :

Self-starter with strong accountability responsibility and leadership skills

Strong on execution have analytical skills and pro-active

Able to work independently

Be result and solution oriented; be able to solve (unexpected) problems

Able to build relationships with people across the business (internally & externally).

Experience in and understanding of business processes

Multi-level communication and being a good team player

Strong communications skills and ability to engage and influence others.

Pay : The pay range for this position is $141680 to $212520. 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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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

As publicly announced Unilever will separate its Ice Cream business which is expected by the end of 2025. This role will transfer to the new Ice Cream company.

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 .

For the recruitment of this position we would like to emphasize that local conditions apply to the position

ARE YOU EXCITED TO CRAFT THE ICE CREAM FUTURE

To apply you must do so online. Please do not forget to upload your CV and a motivation letter.

Your application will be reviewed against our requirements and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date to provide you with an update on the status of your application.

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 on the basis of disability.

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

At Unilever inclusion is at the heart of everything we do . We welcome applicants from all walks of life and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive / succeed. All applicants will receive fair and respectful consideration and we actively support the growth and development of every employee.

Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Persons with Disabilities.

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Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests which may include drug screening background check credit check and DMV check.

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Required Experience :

Director

Key Skills

Category Management,Purchasing,Sourcing,Procurement,Financial Acumen,HR Sourcing,Procurement Management,Contract Management,Supplier Management,Contract Negotiation,negotiation,Contracts

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 141680 - 212520