EndereçoUnilever is currently hiring for a Procurement Sourcing Marketing Coordinator – Consumer Insights LATAM based in Brazil.
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. We are looking for talents that would like to join this exciting journey with us.
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. 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. And of course, we are only half of the picture. 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. In this role, you will be part of the Marketing – Consumer Insights Team, which is responsible for Consumer and Market research data services. Managing agencies end-to-end, including contracting, annual negotiations, and strategic tool rollouts. In parallel you will act as first point of contact for queries in your area of responsibility.
This environment creates opportunities for each team member to step into projects that fit with their skills and personal preferences.
If you have Strong influencing skills, Strong Analytical skills, Strong communication (verbal and written) , Bias for action while being able to prioritise , then we would love to hear from you!
What you can expect from the role?
- To contribute to the Consumer Insights portfolio sourcing strategy and be accountable for its implementation in the markets you are responsible for.
- To maintain in scope Marketing Portfolio management and sourcing activities on a day-to-day basis.
- To Identify and deliver value adding sourcing activities and deliver cash through payment term extensions that ensure we achieve our business and procurement targets. Implementation and tracking of savings and cash, reporting and improvement of other key performance indicators.
- To build and maintain relationships with key suppliers in the Consumer Insights portfolio. Undertaking end to end sourcing initiatives that will include Identification and initial assessments of suppliers, preparing and managing supplier selection process and working with legal to finalise commercial agreements.
- Be a strong business partner with all key stakeholders to maintain trust and add value to the business. Act as first point of contact for relevant agency procurement related questions. Ensure the satisfaction of stakeholders with the services provided within Assistant Sourcing Manager Marketing – Consumer Insights your portfolio while ensuring compliancy of business users to procurement policies and contracts.
- This role requires a creative, high-energy candidate who demonstrates strength in white space and is comfortable interfacing with and influencing stakeholders to land and implement the agreed sourcing strategy, delivering business growth and bottomline impact. Key deliverables include savings and cash delivery, ROI, demand management, and cost avoidance. To deliver, it is essential to quickly learn the respective businesses in coverage, establish credibility with stakeholders, and understand vendor/market capabilities to ensure Unilever is fully leveraging supplier partnerships.
- It will be critical for the successful candidate to understand and unlock the power of digital technology to identify, eliminate, and where possible, automate non-valueadded processes in both within Unilever procurement, and across the business more broadly. Therefore, an understanding of systems and processes and strong analytical acumen to drive insights and action from data around how we operate is essential.
Does this sound like you?
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Procurement experience
- Experience and knowledge of indirect procurement or marketing procurement
- Working with cross geographical teams and cross functional teams. And willingness to work in a virtual team.
- Leading multiple projects simultaneously and independently
- Unafraid to work with senior stakeholders and suppliers, supported through excellent communication skills.
- Strong Excel and PowerPoint abilities.
- Knowledge of Purchasing and Contracting Tools i.e. Coupa, Docusign.
Why Unilever?
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. You will work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. You will lead innovations, big and small, that will make our business win and grow. You will learn from brilliantbusiness leaders and colleagues who provide mentorship and inspiration so that you can become a better you.
Note: Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicates from all walks of life! We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment journey. If you require any support to complete your application or any subsequent stage throughout your recruitment journey with us at Unilever, then please specify how we may be able to assist you.
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.
