Procurement Closures LATAM Coordinator

Unilever is currently hiring for Procurement Closures LATAM Coordinator

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ABOUT PROCUREMENT

There has never been a more exciting time to be working in Procurement when you consider the sheer scale of what we are seeking to grow the business whilst doing good for our planet and our society. As Unilever Procurement adapts to the ever-dynamic business environment, we will need to be agile in order to continue our track record of delivery in contributing to the top and bottom line. Inevitably, given the consistent and high quality of our delivery over the past few years, we will be asked to continue this rate of performance and indeed go over and above this standard to ensure the value provided is further enhanced across the scope of our remit. As well as ensuring that we are best in class in delivering the basics, we also have to look to the future and continuously evolve to meet the needs of our changing environment - reinventing ourselves for sustained competitive advantage. Our suppliers are at the heart of everything we do. We need to work more closely than ever with suppliers to co-create sustainable practices and bigger and better innovations. This places great demands on the skills and expertise of all of us as Procurement professionals. 

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 dynamic, value-oriented and looking forward to working on an exciting portfolio agenda then this role is just for you!

You’ll be part of a team that believes in doing work that matters — for people and the planet.

Because here, we don’t just hire for jobs. We invite you to be part of something bigger.

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

• Responsible to manage Closures procurement portfolio for LATAM (cross BG), aligned with local needs and in close cooperation with the global Procurement Rigids team
• Develop and drive savings agenda
• Lead negotiations with suppliers
• Analyze and develop deep understanding of the supply markets and material value chain, including external economic factors which influence those markets
• Develop and implement effective purchase strategies.
• Conduct price forecasting and connect with the business to bring market information
• Drive our sustainability agenda with a focus on plastic reduction requirements
• Ensure suppliers participation and adherence to Unilevers Sustainability Agenda

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED

 Experiences & Qualifications

• Barchelor’s degree complete.
• Experience in Procurement or Supply Chain.
• Experience in Packaging.
• Experience with cost savings and business value projects
• Strategic Sourcing: Expertise in strategic sourcing to enhance procurement efficiency and effectiveness.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• English fluent: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Spanish will be a differential.

Skills

• Agility: Ability to adapt quickly to changing market conditions and business needs Disruptive Thinking: Innovative mindset to challenge the status quo and drive improvements.

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.

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.