ABOUT UNILEVER

With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. Our strategy begins with a purpose that places consumers at the heart of everything we do: Brighten everyday life for all. Our goal is to deliver best‑in‑class performance with market‑making, unmissably superior brands. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world. At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our collaborative, and flexible working environment. Our organisational ambition centres around creating workplaces that foster equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging across all aspects of our business. We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.

ABOUT PROCUREMENT

Part of the Supply Chain family, Procurement is responsible for over €30 billion of material and services spend globally with more than 60,000 suppliers. Getting the right services and materials, sustainably sourced and ensuring responsible procurement is critical to ensuring our brands with purpose grow. Our teams work closely with the business to understand stakeholders needs, bring innovation to meet changing consumer, employee and customer needs, and drive financial value for Unilever through competitive buying. We’re at the forefront of digital procurement, bringing new tools and analytics to drive data‑based decisions. Our strategy is ‘Procurement with Purpose’ and focuses on buying responsibly, buying better, and growing together with partners around the world. Our ambition is based on three key drivers: being Purpose‑Led, Value‑Driven, and Future‑Fit.

JOB PURPOSE

Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world. If you want to play a pivotal role in the world of procurement, building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and cross‑functional teams, lead and optimise the procurement and business development process, and you are passionate about driving growth and reducing complexity, then this role is just for you!

PROCUREMENT COLLABORATIVE MANUFACTURING

Procurement Collaborative Manufacturing is a dynamic and strategic function that plays a crucial role in ensuring the company’s success. As a CM procurement professional, you’ll be at the forefront of sourcing and managing the essential finished goods for consumers. This role offers the opportunity to build valuable relationships with suppliers, develop strong negotiation and business development skills, support in implementation of key value projects for business and contribute to cost‑saving initiatives that directly impact the company’s performance.

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

• Support and contribute to the development and execution of Beauty and Personal Care finished goods sourcing strategies.
• Manage supplier relationships and evaluate supplier performance to ensure quality, service and cost requirements are met.
• Plan and execute the tendering process and subsequent analysis of prices and commercials, including supplier discussions and visits.
• Negotiate contracts, business terms and pricing with suppliers to secure favourable agreements.
• Monitor market trends, identify potential supply chain risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Continuously evaluate procurement and business data and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Implement best practices to enhance efficiency, reduce costs and improve overall business performance.
• Work closely with cross‑functional teams to support the implementation of supply network and innovation projects.
• Assist in preparing and delivering presentations and updates for both internal and external stakeholders.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

Experience & Qualifications

• A bachelors degree in business, finance, supply chain management, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of supply chain management principles and procurement best practices.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams and build strong relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to analyse data and make informed decisions.

Skills

• Act like an entrepreneur, treat the business as their own, set trends, and be willing to lead, follow, or step aside as needed.
• Exceptional at generating forward‑thinking ideas that create and sustain a competitive advantage.
• Strong at selling ideas and turning them into clear, valuable proposals for both internal and external partners.
• Strong organisational abilities to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Take ownership and responsibility; have energy and drive.
• Be result and solution oriented.
• Networking and relationship management.
• Excellent communication and influential skills.
• Analytical skills with ability to extract, organise and analyse significant amount of data.
• Attention to detail, rigorous and aptitude to solve complex problems.

LEADERSHIP

• You are energized by delivering fantastic results. You are an example to others – both your results and your resilience. You are constantly on the lookout for better ways to do things, engaging and collaborating with others along the way.

• As an individual you are the one responsible for your own wellbeing and delivering high standards of work. You must also focus on the Consumer and what they need. You are humble and have your head up, looking around to interpret evidence and data smartly, spot issues and opportunities to make things better.

SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviours

• PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results. Generates intensity and focus to motivate people to deliver results at speed.
• PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Actively builds own wellbeing and resilience.
• CONSUMER & CUSTOMER LOVE: Brings the voice of the consumer into everything we do, always.
• PURPOSEFUL IMPACT: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever.
• AGILITY: Explores the world around them, continually learning and developing their skills.
• TALENT CATALYST: Inspires people to grow, with support and honesty.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Hybrid work and flexibility.
• Opportunities for the development and improvement of qualifications.
• Sharing the cost of professional training & courses.
• Benefits: life insurance, private medical care, pension fund, sharing the cost of sports activities, Benefits System – Cafeteria and many others.
• Extra days off to take care of yourself and others.
• Unilever store – Our products at attractive prices.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, 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. 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. Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners and communities. If you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.