Assistant Procurement Manager

Job Summary

Ensure the business has PM supply security through development of robust alternative sources
Ensure that all sourcing requirements, for PM are in place during the sourcing process and they must be up to date. Such requirements include supplier details, contracts etc
First point of contact with the supplier and ensure that supplier delivers excellent service and quality as per UL requirements
Ensures suppliers are compliant to Unilever process/requirements such as Responsible sourcing (RS) and Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA)
Ensure material price forecasting is accurate an understanding of P&L and how material prices impacts is paramount
Work with finance to ensure a reliable forecast is submitted which ensures presentation of a credible P&L and hence driving right decisions
Drive 5S savings and supplier payment term extensions
Ensure all the PM suppliers are compliant in regard to Unilever standards and polices. The standards include RS and SQA
Ensure compliance to other processes such as P2P, R2R etc

Key Requirements

University Graduate and CIPS qualification
At least 3 years procurement experience, preferably in indirects procurement
Results oriented
Excellent stakeholder management; both internally and externally
Be able to anticipate problems and provide solutions beforehand
Good communication, presentation and analytical skills
Be able to create value to the business through identification of savings, supplier performance reviews and articulate the value that procurement adds to the business