Procurement Specialist/Coordinator - Soft Commodities & Ingredients LATAM

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Terms & Conditions: Full-time, Hybrid

Location: São Paulo / Brazil

If you are in the Magnum Ice Cream Company, you will work for the Global, leading Ice Cream player with €7.9bn Turn Over in 2023. The Ice Cream business is operating in a highly attractive category, as we are part of the 1 trillion snacking and refreshment industry, growing consistently at high pace. We have strong brands equities: 5 of top 10 selling brands including Wall’s, Magnum, and Ben &Jerry’s. We are investing to unlock the full growth potential of Ice Cream as a standalone entity, once we separate from Unilever, which is planned to happen by November 2025.

Ice Cream has distinct characteristics from Unilever’s other operating businesses and the growth potential of Ice Cream will be better delivered under a different ownership structure. As Magnum Ice Cream company, we are committed to developing and nurturing talent within our company. You will have ample options for career growth and exploration, allowing you for you to explore roles and opportunities across the new organisation. Your career development will be a priority for us, and we are dedicated to supporting your growth journey within the new company.

We hope that you will want to build the new chapter of our Magnum Ice Cream history together with us.

Magnum Ice Cream is the largest global Ice Cream Company in the world, with over 100 years of experience delivering a diverse range of indulgent, yet responsible, craft food experiences and treats delighting consumers. Committed to innovation, quality, and sustainability we have 35 brands, including 3 one billion Euro brands (Magnum, Wall’s, Ben & Jerry’s), a strong presence in over 60 countries, generating annual revenue of over $8 billion. All brands are driven to transform moments into memories through indulgent yet responsibly made and marketed products. We have a well-developed strategy to deliver growth and value creation which is clear on where to play and how to win.

We turn the ordinary into the extraordinary by designing unique and innovative Ice Cream experiences that make life taste better, creating joyful experiences. In our Ice Cream business, we’re crafting the future through innovation and imaginative minds, creating unique products. We spark moments of happiness for people and within the communities where we operate. However, it is not as simple as it may seem. As Ice Cream makers we are serious about happiness. With warm hearts, we create the coolest products.

JOB PURPOSE

This role is responsible for the implementation of relevant sourcing strategies for Raw Materials & Ingredients for Latam defining preferred suppliers list, managing defined partnerships for value and growth, as well as defining and implementing

resilience actions for each market. This role will create supplier network that aligns with the overall business objectives for IC BU and in line with the overall global Sourcing Strategy.

Role would require the candidate to be well versed with use of cost model and its analysis. Use of digital tools and reports to enhance negotiations, opportunity identification. Lead and land portfolio savings. Engage closely with internal stakeholder to deliver business needs through strong network of suppliers.

The role is responsible for price forecasting, best in class contracting and negotiations, benchmarking, supplier scanning and support driving quality and service.

The role will involve driving sustainability agenda with clear cost glidepaths, delivering purpose in alignment with IC BG business priorities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Delivery of sourcing strategy, implementation through contracting and negotiations;

• Delivery of Financial KPI’s: NMI, cash;

• Sustainability Sourcing related targets;

• Resilience program development and implementation;

• Complexity reduction;

• Supplier Relationship Management;

• Efficient, timely and transparent communication to internal customers; Effective supplier communications and engagement in key programs;

• New supplier Development;

• Support BU’s in Operations and Supplier’s service level;

• Material price Forecasting;

In addition to the buyer role, this person might be required to support the Procurement markets team.

• Support the implementation of the global strategy, ensuring alignment with global goals and priorities.

• Lead Global Negotiations, looking for global synergies with other portfolios to enhance opportunities.

• Manage and execute projects across the region, driving innovation, sustainability, and process optimization (5S) initiatives.

• Collaborate with global stakeholders managers to ensure consistency and synergy across regional programs.

• Identify and apply best practices in for sustainable solutions, enhancing efficiency and business impact.

• Support the technical and professional development of the team, fostering continuous learning and skill enhancement.

• Strengthen connections with other teams, sharing knowledge, innovations, and improvement opportunities.

• Partner with global and local functions, including R&D, Marketing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Manufacturing, and Suppliers, to ensure efficient project execution.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCEED:

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIOS

• University degree

• Native or advanced portuguese

• Advanced Spanish

• Intermediate English

• Proven Experience in previous Procurement positions

• Experience with cost models

• Supply market and FMCG (consumer goods companies) or food or beverage companies knowledge is preferred

SKILLS

• Negotiation & communications skills

• Digital and analytics knowledge

• Financial acumen for business cases and reporting

• Good buying, negotiation and contracting skills

• Demonstrated and proven leadership capabilities to work in virtual global team.

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.