Role Title: Procurement Manager Flexible Packaging, SEAI
Department: Procurement
Location: Philippines
As Unilever Procurement adapts to the ever-dynamic business environment, we will need to be agile in order to continue our track record of delivery in contributing to the top and bottom line. Our suppliers are at the heart of everything we do, and we need to work closely with them to co-create sustainable practices and innovations.
A successful procurement professional is expected to be: Outstanding in idea generation, contributing to sustained competitive advantage.Strong at selling ideas to business partners, translating these into effective proposals.Appreciative of the value and impact of outstanding execution.Act as an entrepreneur, setting trends and leading initiatives.A partner with purpose ambassador, demonstrating the value Procurement adds to the business.Committed to Unilever's sustainably led business model.Talent mastery, including spotting and retaining talent.Main Job Purpose: The Procurement Manager Flexible Packaging SEAI is responsible for a spend of €320m across Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos. This role involves implementing global and market-relevant sourcing strategies, defining preferred suppliers, and managing partnerships for value and growth.
The role will require the candidate to be well-versed in cost model analysis, digital tools, and negotiation strategies. It also involves driving sustainability agendas through plastics reduction and recyclability commitments.
Key Accountabilities: Delivery of sourcing strategy, implementation through contracting and negotiations.Delivery of Financial KPI's: NMI, cash.Sustainability targets and resilience program implementation.Complexity reduction and continuous process improvement.Effective supplier communications and engagement.Material price forecasting.Delivery project initiatives in digital procurement.Professional Skills: Subject matter expertise in Flexibles Packaging, Tubes, and Decoration.Negotiation & communications skills.Digital and analytics knowledge.Financial acumen for business cases and reporting.Experience with cost models and packaging technologies.Experience in procurement transformation projects.Experience Required: University degree.Good buying, negotiation, and contracting skills.Strategic sourcing and supply market knowledge.Experience in large-scale project management roles.Expertise in sustainability and circular economy.Proven leadership capabilities to lead a virtual global team.Unilever is committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity to drive our business results. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business.
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