Offers “Unilever”

Expires soon Unilever

Assistant Category Procurement Manager - Ice Cream, North America

  • Englewood Cliffs (Bergen County)
  • Logistics

Job description

Assistant Category Procurement Manager - Ice Cream, North America

Background & Purpose of the Job

We believe people deserve a chance to be great and work in an environment they love. We will hold you accountable: we have high performance standards and we expect you to hold us accountable too! This is about shaping the future instead of just letting it unfold by default.

We cultivate and embrace diversity. You will be encouraged to achieve extraordinary results and have a stimulating work experience in a high-performance based culture.

We are looking for an individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced, change management & team oriented environments, likes to be challenged and values the opportunity to make a difference.

Responsible for Strategic Project Management and Savings for the North American Ice Cream Category;

· Represents Procurement as point of contact for internal business partners and external suppliers for all category savings projects
· Assists with cost savings projects (VIP) or initiatives to ensure category targets are achieved
· Works with project cross functional teams to deliver VIP projects On-Time / In-Full (OTIF)
· Requiring strong project management, planning and communication skills, with the ability to multi-task and operate flexibly within demanding time frames
· Must be able to work in teams through active participation and contribution, delivering deadlines on-time and supportive of peers/manager to accomplish shared goals

Who You Are & What You'll Do

You're a strategy guru: You will need to maximize your strategical thinking and develop strategies for savings and supplier improvements. It is not only about today; we need to be prepared for tomorrow and the future.

You're a story teller: Ensure that we get the best value of every dollar spent. Think strategically and have a long-term plan for success.

You're a born leader: We need to think out of the box and come with solutions. It is about leading by example and making the best call for the business.

You're a change maker: You will need to master influencing top management and internal stakeholders. We need a firm hand and a strong will, while being calm under pressure. Be cooperative. Be a team player and a positive influence at work.

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What you'll need to succeed

Bachelor's Degree in Logistics/Supply Chain Management, Business, or Sciences with 3-6 years of general business experience in any Supply Chain (Logistics, Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Management, Planning, Finance).

Must have strong leadership skills to be able to lead and represent Procurement as the single point of contact for the business unit.

Knowledge of SAP, Ariba, Interspec, and analytical understanding of multiple desktop tools and systems preferred with highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (primarily Excel, PowerPoint & Access).

Strong analytical and numeracy skills

What We Can Offer You

Culture for Growth | Top Notch Employee Health & Well Being Benefits | Every Voice Matters | Global Reach | Life at Unilever | Careers with Purpose | World Class Career Development Programs | Check Out Our Space | Focus On Sustainability

By applying for this vacancy, you are confirming that you have made your Line Manager aware of your application and that you are at a point in your career with Unilever where it is appropriate for you to be applying for other positions.]

Unilever is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion 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.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities

Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination under Federal law. For more information, please see EEO is the Law

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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