Ice Cream -Procure to Pay Operations Manager

Note: Deadline for applying is 23.59 the day before the Job Posting End Date.

ICE CREAM IS LOOKING FOR AN ICE CREAM – Procure to Pay Operations Manager

Location: The Netherlands (Amsterdam)

Full-time: Yes

Local conditions apply  

This role will exist in its current form for 2.5- 3 years.

For the recruitment of this position, we would like to emphasize that local conditions apply to the position and for this vacancy in principle we will consider candidates based in the set locations. If you are based outside of these locations and you are interested to apply, please feel free to do so but at this stage we will not take your application forward. We will only consider your application if a decision is made to also recruit outside of the set locations.

The Ice Cream division at Unilever is preparing to stand on its own, aiming to become an independent, EUR 8.3 billion publicly listed company by the end of 2025. We’re on a mission to create the ultimate snacking company.​ A place where growth, innovation, founder and ownership mentality, and performance are cultivated and rewarded. And where we craft extraordinary ice cream experiences - transforming ordinary moments into lasting memories.​ Because we know, life tastes better with ice cream.​

The Magnum Ice Cream Company is all about growth. Growing our business. Growing our customers’ businesses. Growing our people’s careers.​ Growth begins with empowerment. So we free our people to be innovative, responsible entrepreneurs, driven and equipped to give our consumers more amazing products and unforgettable moments – and having fun doing it.​  

With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry.  We have been taking pleasure seriously for more than 100 years, serving happiness with every lick or scoop of ice cream for generations.  

We are investing to unlock the full growth potential of The Magnum Ice Cream Company as a standalone entity, once we separate from Unilever, which is planned to happen before the end of 2025.  

We dream big but keep things simple to act fast.​ 

If you want to grow with us, make an impact, and shape the future of Ice Cream, this is the place for you! 

JOB PURPOSE:

As part of our growth strategy, we are looking for a dedicated and knowledgeable Procure to Pay Manager, to serve as the responsible to oversee the end-to-end procure-to-pay (P2P) process, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and compliance across various processes such as purchasing, invoice processing, and payment functions during our SAP S4/HANA implementation and mid-term digital procurement strategy. In this critical role, you will lead the transformation from current (“as-is”) to future (“to-be”) state, identifying and driving harmonization and simplification opportunities, standardizing data models, unifying process and technology, and overseeing data migration. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, ensuring data accuracy, consistency, integrity, and alignment with business objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

All responsibilities are centered around Procurement’s procure-to-pay domains:

• Oversee the entire P2P cycle from purchase requisition to supplier payment

• Lead the design and implementation of ERP solutions focused on the P2P process

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and configure the ERP system accordingly

• Ensure efficient and compliance purchase order (PO) creation, approvals and invoice processing

• Optimize procurement workflows to enhance efficiency and reduce costs

• Implement best practices for P2P automation and process standardization

• Collaborate cross functionally with procurement, finance and accounts payable teams to solve P2P issues

• Ensure adherence to company procurement policies, financial controls, and regulatory requirements

• Co-lead the adoption of P2P automation tools (such as SAP Ariba, Coupa, Ivalua, etc.) for efficiency

• Identify and implement AI, RPA (Robotic Process Automation), and analytics to optimize operations

• Identify and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as PR to PO conversion time, first time right, invoice processing time, on-time payments, and procurement efficiency

• Analyze spend data, supplier performance, and P2P cycle times to drive decision-making

• Analyze current S2P processes and workflows, identifying areas for improvement in the ERP system

• Implement best practices and features within the ERP to enhance efficiency and productivity in procurement and payment processes

• Develop and deliver training programs for end-users to ensure effective utilization of the ERP system

• Provide on going support to users post go-live, addressing any issues identified

• Oversee data integrity and accuracy within the data migration process, ensuring all procurement and payment data is correctly entered and maintained

• Generate and analyze reports from the ERP system to provide insights into procurement performance and spending patterns

• Serve as a liaison between the business, our integration partner and procurement solution providers

• Provide regular reporting and status updates to stakeholders, keeping them informed of progress, milestones, and any potential issues or challenges. Foster open communication channels to facilitate transparency and collaboration

This role will exist in its current form for 2.5- 3 years.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Information Technology, Supply Chain Management or a related field

• 5+ years in procure-to-pay, accounts payable, or procurement operations, preferably in FMCG, manufacturing, or a global business environment

• Proven experience with SAP systems specific to procurement and finance modules, preferably in the context of SAP S4/HANA

• Strong understand of the Procure to Pay process and procurement best practices

• Broad understanding of procurement process

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office solutions, including SharePoint, Teams, Excel, and PowerPoint, leveraging these tools to facilitate communication, collaboration, and documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate, influence and engage effectively with diverse stakeholders across business and technical functions to achieve project milestones.

• Excellent proficiency in written and verbal communication in English, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and concisely to diverse stakeholders.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, detail-oriented, with the ability to translate business requirements into practical data solutions and driving results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance standards related to procurement.

• Strong track record of driving change and innovation, with the ability to think outside the box and embrace an agile and growth mindset.

• Result-oriented with a strong focus on delivering high-quality outcomes.

• Proactive and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to travel globally to support market-specific requirements during design, build and deployment of the project.

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?

Unilever is the place where you can be yourself and bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world. We offer an exciting & dynamic work environment where you can make things happen. Furthermore, we offer some great reward and benefits!   

• Attractive total remuneration package; excellent company pension, bonus and share scheme.  

• Flexible cross-disciplinary career opportunities and a wealth of training opportunities & wellbeing resources whenever and wherever.   

• Plenty of company-paid holidays to further ensure your work-life balance is maintained.   

• We encourage an inclusive culture, which comes to life with interchangeable public holidays, paid paternity leave of 6 weeks and our transgender policy.   

• Under the Hybrid Working principles, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 40% in the office or at customers, suppliers or partners to connect and collaborate.  For the time you work from home, we will ensure you are well equipped. When you are at the office, you can enjoy our tasty canteen with prepped food and own products. 

• Informal culture and being the first one trying our new products.    

• My Fitness Plan (reduction on your Fitness Subscription).  

• Home work allowance 

• Company laptop and mobile phone 

• Green Mobility Policy 

EXCITED?

Join Unilever and our team! To apply, you must do so online. Please do not forget to upload your CV and a motivation letter.  Your application will be reviewed against our requirements, and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date to provide you with an update on the status of your application.  

Looking forward to meeting you!    

Please note this is a Direct Search led by Unilever. Applications from agencies will not be accepted, nor will fees be paid for unsolicited CVs.   

Equal Opportunity Employer: Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, parenthood, pregnancy or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against.

By highlighting the gender diversity at the workplace, Unilever encourages women equally men to apply. If you look for a job after a long career break or after any type of leave, do not hesitate to apply.

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