Unilever is currently hiring for Procurement Assistant Manager – PCR SEAA based in Grha Unilever, Indonesia 

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. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. 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 inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. 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. 

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 are passionate into a sustainable future for our planet by driving increased usage of PCR (Post-Consumer Recycled) plastic. Achieve cost-effective scaling up and redesigning the value chain. Establish partnerships both externally and internally, exploring innovative technologies and models throughout the value chain. Work toward a circular economy for plastics and enhance superior availability (resilience and agility of our supply chain) then this role is just for you! 

Main Responsibilities 

Contribute to the development of the PCR sourcing strategy in SEAA and PCR allocation plans, to achieve our goals to increase the use of post-consumer recycled plastic material in our packaging. 

Implement sourcing strategy through contract and negotiations. 

Demonstrate an extensive understanding of the PCR market landscape in SEAA to work on a Future-fit supply chain. 

Identify and evaluate new suppliers, creating a comprehensive supplier panel in SEAA. 

Lead studies and analysis on waste and collection to identify opportunities for value chain redesign projects  

Support new suppliers’ development to expand capabilities and create competitiveness. 

Establish and support superior availability (resilience programs related to PCR). 

Drive partnership around the needs of each business group / business unit. 

Manage supplier relationships with a focus on quality, innovation, superior availability, and long-term commercial viability.  

Get the best of negotiation with strong negotiation strategies to maximise value and cost savings. 

Connect with suppliers, industry players, and NGOs externally to stay informed about advancements and initiatives along the value chain in SEAA. 

Efficient and timely communication to internal stakeholder and leadership team. 

Achieve financial KPI through suppliers. 

Conduct PCR material price forecasting for SEAA. 

Monitor, track and analyze the progress of current and upcoming PCR projects. 

Work towards creation of a Circular Economy on Plastics for Unilever 

Identify and understand the recycling value chains across SEAA 

Drive transformative change through value chain redesign to create long term value and competitive advantage. 

Build partnership with suppliers that will help Unilever achieve Sustainability targets while driving cost competitiveness. 

Maximise superior availability and quality of recycled material to enable incorporation in our packaging materials.  

Drive “fit for purpose” program with the market R&D team to identify and scale up alternate grades and/or recycling technologies 

Ensure plans to ensure the long-term viability of such alternate grades and/or recycling technologies. 

Contribute Unilever to a leading position on Plastics sustainability. 

Support execution of Global/Regional Roll-out programs 

Drive the incorporation of PCR into our packaging in line with roll out plans of Markets/Business groups 

Ensure recycling capacities are built to support such plans.  

Collaborate with the Project teams to ensure that the plans are executed in line with Business expectations 

Candidate Criteria 

Experience & Qualification 

At least bachelor degree from reputable university with at least 5+ years’ experience in Procurement  

Passionate about Sustainability. 

Good buying, negotiation, and contracting skills 

Strategic sourcing and thinking 

Demonstrated and proven leadership capabilities to lead a virtual global team and convince / engage leadership team. 

Experience on project management 

Experience in Commercial skills, Managing partnerships 

Supply market and FMCG knowledge 

Expertise in sustainability, circular economy 

Skill 

Outstanding communication skills to effectively communicate internally and externally. 

Excellent presentation skills to convince and engage leadership team  

Buying & Negotiation skills (core procurement skills) 

Digital and analytics knowledge 

Financial acumen for business cases and reporting 

Project management skills 

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. 

Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors 

PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results. Has an owner’s mindset, using data and insight to make decisions. 

PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Actively builds own wellbeing and resilience. 

CONSUMER LOVE: Whatever their role, always looks for better ways to serve consumers. Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers. 

PURPOSE & SERVICE: 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. 

Note: Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicates from all walks of life! We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment journey. If you require any support to complete your application or any subsequent stage throughout your recruitment journey with us at Unilever, then please specify how we may be able to assist you.  

Additional Information 

Please be aware if you are applying for this role, we require you to have working rights in the country where the role will based in. If successful, your application will be treated as a self-initiated Change Location Outside of Country (CLOC) transfer. This means any relocation costs must be self-funded. Please speak to your Talent Partner if you have any questions. 

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.