Function: Procurement

Scope: Global

Location: Katowice / Warsaw

Terms & Conditions: Full-time

PROCUREMENT VALUE CHAIN INTERVENTION TEAM

Unilever is seeking a strategic and analytical Value Chain Intervention Manager to design, evaluate, and implement initiatives that enhance logistics and real estate operations. The position reports to the Warehouse COE Procurement Director with a dotted reporting line to the Real Estate Procurement Director.

JOB PURPOSE

This role is part of the Value Chain Squad in Procurement, a recently established team focused on driving improvements across Unilevers value chain for materials and services, supporting the development of an adaptable operating model. The position offers the opportunity to contribute significantly to organizational change. This role is also part of the Robotics and Automation Squad in Customer Operations, a recently established team focused on stepping up the automation and digitalization levels of our warehouses. The role is ideal for someone comfortable navigating complexity, aligning stakeholders, and turning data into clear, actionable transformation cases.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct comprehensive deep analysis of distribution and customer channels, as well as on real state portfolio—to identify inefficiencies, value unlocks, and opportunities for strategic shifts into make/own or buy/lease decisions.
• Use analytical tools, data modeling techniques, and external expertise to extract insights and trends that support opportunity identification and decision-making.
• Build robust business cases for transformation initiatives, including cost and feasibility assessments, CAPEX/OPEX modeling, and ROI projections.
• Translate complex analysis into clear, actionable proposals with compelling narratives for cross-functional and senior stakeholder alignment.
• Identify cost‑saving opportunities and process improvements by assessing value drivers, structural inefficiencies, and new technology enablers.
• Evaluate current and emerging production, sourcing, digital technologies, and technology advancements (including AI‑augmented solutions) that can drive efficiency, resilience, or innovation across the value chain.
• Support the governance of the value chain transformation program—tracking initiative progress, benefits realization, and value delivery.