06 feb
Unilever
Xico
Job Title: Indirect Marketing Procurement Assistant Manager - Americas
Location: Tultitlán, Mexico
Job Type: Full time
Posted On: 2 Days Ago
Application Deadline: February 20, 2025
Job Requisition ID: R-32395
Job Description: The Marketing Procurement Assistant Manager – Americas will play a pivotal role in enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of the Ice Cream business globally in the Marketing spend area.
This role will work closely with cross-functional teams within the organization, including Marketing global-regional level, CMI, R&D;, and Finance, to streamline marketing procurement processes, focusing on high-impact solutions.
Key Responsibilities: Stakeholder Management:
Build and maintain collaborative relationships with regional and local stakeholders, ensuring alignment with the Ice Cream business priorities and needs.Performance Monitoring: Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to procurement activities.Portfolio Coordination: Work closely with BU Leads to ensure regional execution aligns with the overarching global strategy.Performance Improvement: Identify opportunities for efficiency and optimization within the marketing sourcing process.Market Analysis: Conduct market research to stay informed about industry trends, supplier capabilities, and pricing dynamics.Accountability for Results: Deliver on financial and operational KPIs, ensuring that procurement strategies contribute positively to business targets.Best Practices Sharing: Act as a subject matter expert for marketing procurement, bringing insights from BUs and sharing internal and external best practices across markets.What You Need to Succeed: Proven experience in marketing procurement with a focus on strategy creation, strategic sourcing plans,
and stakeholder engagement.Demonstrated ability to coordinate across different functions and markets in a fast-paced, agile environment.Strong capability in stakeholder management and building collaborative relationships with cross-functional teams.High proficiency in contract negotiation, data-driven decision-making, and change management.Ability to manage complex projects and drive solutions that are region-specific while aligned with global strategies.Experiences and Qualifications: A minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, with at least 2 years in marketing procurement in managerial roles within the FMCG industry.Experience in managing complex marketing-related portfolios across diverse categories.Understanding of supply chain and value chain management in the context of the E2E marketing ecosystem.Strong business acumen with the ability to balance long-term strategic thinking and short-term execution needs.Willingness to travel 20% of the time.Skills: Stakeholder Management: Ability to influence and engage stakeholders across different levels and functions.Excellent Communication Skills: For internal and external stakeholders/audience to land messages in an engaging, clear way.Data-Driven Decision Making: Use data to inform sourcing decisions and measure impact.Contract Negotiation: Skilled in negotiating agreements that balance cost, quality, and business goals.Business Acumen: Insight into market trends and their impact on procurement and business strategy.Project Management: Proficient in managing large-scale, complex projects.Value Chain Understanding: Knowledge of supply chain principles, especially as they relate to marketing procurement.Strategic Partnerships: Build and nurture relationships with suppliers to drive mutual value creation.Analytical Skills: Strong capability in supplier and competitive analysis.Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities.
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