Procurement Operations Assistant Manager

Company Profile:
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successful, purpose-led business. Work with brands that are well-loved around
the world, that improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around
us.
We produce world-leading brands including Lipton, Knorr, Dove, Axe, Hellmann's
and Omo, alongside trusted local names and innovative-forward thinking brands
like Ben & Jerry's, The Dollar Shave Club and Surf.
Be part of the most successful purpose-led business in the world. Have the
opportunity to see the true impact that you're having in the work you do -
every small thing counts.
Job Scope:
Lead procurement of materials/Logistics for Mashreq factories & manage
operations with factory /warehouse team by leveraging the supplier network to
deliver supply chain and MCO targets.
Roles & Responsibilities:
* To support the procurement organization to meet goals and objectives in support to the overall Unilever strategy.
• To support deliver cost savings based on sourcing strategies for the
portfolio • Lead Supplier Relationship Management focused on service, quality,
logistics and delivery for materials.
* Support business in execution of Innovation & cost improvement projects.
* Create and update contracts in the system and ensure the signed contracts are archived.
* Accountable for material price forecasting & lead the discussion with Finance for impacts signoff.
* Continuously improve ways of working e.g. more efficient ways of handling data, OTIF payments to supplier and material supplies to factory.
* Development of Resilience plans to ensure supply security for the MCO
* Efficient, timely and transparent communication to internal & external stakeholders.
* Execute programs in the MCO (Mashreq)
o Support implementation of procurement strategies.
o Execute cost savings and innovation programs based on sourcing strategies
and trial results.
o Execute the rationalization strategy for suppliers, materials, and services
to meet Unilever's business requirements.
* Align Procurement programs to deliver on MCO requirements
o Collaborate with Planning and Sourcing Units to establish short-term
business objectives.
o Ensure the satisfaction of Unilever's internal customers with the services
provided by the procurement organization.
o Provide operational feedback during supplier negotiations/selection
Key Competencies & Skills:
ESSENTIAL
* Bachelor's in Engineering is a requirement (MBA is a plus)
* ‎2 -‎4 years of experience in Procurement / Supply Management /Supply Chain
* Background in FMCGS.
* Experience on large-scale change management projects
* Negotiation skills
* Cross functional working
PREFERRED
* Experience in international assignment
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