Associate Sourcing Manager Marketing & Business Services, IT Infrastructure and Telecom - North America

Unilever • Englewood Cliffs, NJ

291d • $86,080 - $129,120

About The Position

Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world, with 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and we believe that doing business the right way drives superior performance. This role will be a part of Unilever's Global Procurement team supporting the Technology (IT) Procurement based in the United States and Canada. The position involves leading regional and global strategic IT sourcing activities for Unilever's designated market of North America, focusing on spend management, developing and implementing sourcing strategies, and managing supplier relationships. The role manages the end-to-end procurement process for IT products and services and supports the roll-out of global standards and compliance.

Requirements

• Experience in IT Procurement (5+ years)
• Strong knowledge and experience in IT Procurement
• Strong commercial negotiation and contracting skills
• Strong Project Management Skills
• Track record of building and managing stakeholder relationships across diverse stakeholder groups and geographic locations
• Strong analytical and numeracy skills
• Skilled in delivering challenging savings and cash targets
• Ability to understand Procurement workflow
• A skilled negotiator
• Fluency in English is required; Spanish or Portuguese (basic level) would be an asset
• Strong experience in supplier management
• Proven in driving commercial value in a Procurement function
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Adapting to competing demands, organizational changes, and new responsibilities
• Candidate must be self-driven and a good team player

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to sourcing tools like Coupa, SAP, eAuctions and other automation tools
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification
• Studying towards or achieved a recognised Procurement certification

Responsibilities

• Leading sourcing projects in line with the IT strategy and wider Unilever business goals
• Collaborate with stakeholders and lead sourcing activities for the projects of the assigned categories and key markets
• Partnering and managing suppliers
• Manage outsourcing relationships in MBS Procurement - IT
• Support implementation of global projects in the clusters
• Ensure projects are in line with the MBS Minimum Standards, Procurement Ways of Working and Unilever Responsible Partner Policy
• Flexibility to travel as and when required
• Analyse market trends, benchmark pricing and supplier landscapes to identify opportunities for cost savings, risk mitigation, and innovation
• Lead supplier performance management, including setting KPIs, conducting regular reviews, and managing contracts
• Continuously assess and improve procurement processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
• Identify, facilitate, and deliver benefits through strategic sourcing / e-sourcing / demand management / vendor relationship management / value optimisation techniques
• Achieving savings/cash targets through defined methodologies, tracking and reporting on these financial targets to relevant stakeholders
• Implement the global strategic sourcing processes through CPM (Collaborative Procurement Model)

Benefits

• Health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage)
• Retirement savings benefits
• Life insurance and disability benefits
• Parental leave
• Sick leave
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Access to numerous voluntary benefits

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree