Main Job Purpose
The position holder will add value to the organization by effectively managing the purchasing cycle, ensuring that procurement policies and procedures are complied with, negotiating and managing supplier contracts and end-to-end tendering process as well as ensuring that in all circumstances Unilever secures the best service/product for the best economical price within the Marketing & Business Services Category.
Job Summary
Perform / support contract analysis and risk evaluation; cost reduction; Cost build up and cost discovery, pricing analysis; and target price evaluation/negotiation for Marketing & Business Services (MBS).
Negotiate and facilitate implementation of long term agreements and / or partnerships within the MBS Category
Maintain knowledge database of supplier’s markets, sub-categories, capabilities, technology, cost analysis and key performance indicators.
Develop and fully implement long term supply agreements for key strategic high value items and services within the MBS category
Develop, Implement and Maintain Procurement Plans for MBS category
Develop and fully implement supplier catalogues/pricelists within the ERP system
Drive category Management within supply chain with emphasis on category buying
Ensure harmonization of prices of goods and services procured by the company from various suppliers at different times.
Key Requirements
Bachelors from a Reputable University specializing in either Business, Procurement or Engineering. CIPS is an added Advantage.
At least 3-5 years’ experience in Procurement from a reputable multi-national company or large local corporates.
Experience on large-scale change management projects

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unilever.taleo.net