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Assistant Manager Resin Europe, Asia

Job Details
The role will be based out of Shanghai,China  as an Assistant Procurement Manager- Resins (Europe & Asia), responsible for fully managing Virgin resins portfolio This position reports into the Global Procurement Manager Resins ( Europe & Asia) & Global Masterbatch

Who You Are & What You’ll Do?

You’re a Leader and Influencer: Strong at selling ideas to your business partners, internally and externally, translating these into effective proposals conveying the total value and communicating it accordingly.

You’re a change maker: Listen to your stakeholders needs and provide workable solutions in line with corporate objectives. Outstanding in idea generation and contribute to creating sustained competitive advantage in Procurement.

You’re a dot connector: Outstanding in execution – have an eagle-eye for detail.

Background & Purpose of the Job

This role is focused on developing business relationships with Global, Regional and Local Resin producers and bottle manufacturers. Person in this role will interact with Sales Head of big petrochemical companies  across suppliers in this region.

On the customer front, primary customer will be RIGID packaging team. You’ll be a part of the RIGID packaging team as well as work very closely with BG/BU packaging procurement team.  Role is focused on developing long term supply partnership, negotiating resin contract and delivery saving projects, buying competitively, leading the forecasting process and driving strategic and digitization projects.

Job Description

Sourcing/portfolio strategy

Execution of the global RESIN buying strategy.Responsible for delivering the end-to-end strategic RESINDrive sourcing projects which enable delivery on overall goals and objectiveResilience- Alternative supplier and material approvals.Setting up Inventory Programme model.

NMCI optimization/savings/buying performance

Competitively buy resins.Driving price transparency through directed buy or right to audit, indices change or optimization, competitive resin formulas using structured pricing mechanism on Polymer / Monomer / Logistic Cost / Financing CostAlternate suppliers and material approvals, grade harmonization for scale and competitiveness, value chain disruption.Setting up imported supply chain for resin procurement and driving competitiveness in local markets.Creating direct interactions with the appropriate stakeholders / functional / operating teams within the business to drive buying behavior and change requirements.Price Risk management through Paper or Physical Hedge On Resins.

Forecasting

Responsible for price forecasting ensuring accuracy and completeness of the forecast economic assumptions and communicating timely to key business stakeholders forecast updates timely.Work with consultants like IHS, ICIS and CDI to deliver key insights.

Contracting and negotiation

Ensure compliance to defined procurement procedures-contracting, contract management process- contract boards, strategy councils. Close liaison with strategy and insights teams in identifying metrics, tools, and processes to optimize sourcing, supplier activities and efficiencies.Launching RFP’s/ e-tenders within appropriate timelines.Ensuring Commercial Terms Contracts are signed off with Suppliers.

Supplier relationship management

Measuring and managing overall supplier performance.Ensure compliance to our responsible sourcing policy.Lead the rationalization of suppliers, materials and services that meet Unilever's business requirements.Support service, resilience, and quality strategies

What You will need to Succeed

2-3 yrs Experienced in a procurement role. Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred.Strong Analytical and negotiation skillsDeliver on Cost, Saving and Portfolio related projectGood Power Point SkillsExperienced in stakeholder and supplier management.Experience in managing business stakeholder’s relationships.

What We Can Offer You

Culture for Growth |  Brand Unilever | World Class Career Development Programs

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

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

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. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus 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.