Unilever is currently hiring for Strategic Sourcing Marketing, Events & Activations Coordinator - LATAM

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 

Part of the Supply Chain family, Procurement is responsible for over 30B Euro of material and services spend globally with more than 60,000 suppliers, over half of them in MBS. 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, employees and customer’s needs, and drive financial value for Unilever through competitive buying. We’re at the forefront of digital procurement (including AI), bringing new tools and analytics to drive data-based decisions.  Our Procurement Lighthouse Strategy is 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 FutureFit.

Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life through the work you do - creating a better business and a better world. If you have analytical skills, enjoy working in teams, and engaging with different stakeholders, then this challenge is exactly for you! 

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE 

·       Understand the business needs related to BG & E6A portfolio.

·       Translate the business requirements regarding the Markets in scope by working very closely with the Strategic Sourcing Manager and BG Strategy Lead.

·       Develop & connect strategy with the BG/BU E&A team, aligned with Unilever LH Strategy, Procurement with Purpose and Productivity Plan principles.

·       Work together with BU Stakeholders functions (Brand Building / Development, Media, Finance & Legal) execute the sourcing strategies, operating models, and supplier relationships that help drive 4G growth in accordance with our plans, including a focus on Responsible Sourcing strategies. 

·       Deliver against financial targets and other KPIs (including value delivery) as per business plan objectives, accountable for delivery of results from all markets, BU´s & BG´s. 

·       Implement Unilever LH Strategy, having the most accurate balance of global and local suppliers.

·       Liaise with BU´s stakeholders, to support business, market, MBS and Procurement priorities and enable rapid alignment and deployment.

·       Lead rigorous execution of the priorities and transformation initiatives across the Markets E2E, look for development opportunities. synergies between global/regional design and local execution, consolidation, and transformational commercials.

·       Ensure Portfolio fundamentals (i.e., contract management, assets creation, data consistency, recurring stakeholder communications, quality processes, RSP etc.) are all put in place for Markets in scope

·       Future proof the portfolio for the Markets by driving digital approaches, while building assets / relationships enablers to help manage selected portfolio and scope.

·       Support internal performance management and reporting including creation and stewardship of relevant key performance indicator.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED 

 Experiences & Qualifications 

·       ​​Completed graduation.

·       Experience on procurement (productive or indirect).

·       Experience in managing complex portfolio/category, at multi-regional/global level is desired.

·       Good at negotiation, assets creation and contracting. 

·       Understanding of supply market, value-chain, and FMCG knowledge.

·       Experience in strategic supplier relationship management.

·       Experience on large-scale project management is plus.

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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 UNILEVER Behaviours 

o   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. 

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

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

o   PURPOSE & SERVICE: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever. 

o   AGILITY: Explores the world around them, continually learning and developing their skills. 

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. 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.