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The Global Procurement Director, Business Services – Workplace & Outsourcing is responsible for the sourcing strategy development, implementation and procurement of key Business Services Portfolios covering spend of approximately 1.2+ Billion Euro per annum for Unilever globally. This role is part of the MBS Leadership Team, providing leadership, strategy, and guidance to all of MBS, and part of GBS Leadership Team, providing procurement support and delivery for Unilever’s Global Business Services (GBS) team and other relevant functions.
Job Responsibility:
Responsible for the sourcing strategy development, implementation and procurement of key Business Services Portfolios covering spend of approximately 1.2+ Billion Euro per annum for Unilever globally
Part of the MBS Leadership Team, providing leadership, strategy, and guidance to all of MBS, and part of GBS Leadership Team, providing procurement support and delivery for Unilever’s Global Business Services (GBS) team and other relevant functions
Drive the effectiveness of our business services procurement by bringing expert strategic sourcing solutions across Unilever at scale
Lead a team of about 30 direct and indirect reports, with an additional 20+ resources on our Partner Managed Portfolios (PMP)
Serve as relationship owner and business partner to key stakeholders across Unilever
Lead, foster, and manage external supplier relationships with senior executives and service delivery partners at key supplier partners
Develop and execute future-fit strategies in alignment with business and procurement strategies
Deliver against financial targets and other KPIs as per business plan objectives
Harvest and pollinate insights and innovations from across the value chain, industry, and supply base
Execute strategic sourcing processes, with competitive and commercial rigour
Serve as a leader for Global Business Services strategy & execution aligned to Unilever’s business objectives
Directly manage a large team of FTEs and third party partners
Engage, develop, and retain key talent
Liaise with internal and external stakeholders around the world
Actively serve on relevant Procurement leadership teams
Requirements:
10+ years procurement/supply chain experience, with proven track record of success
Strategic sourcing, portfolio strategy and/or supply management expertise, with experience in managing complex portfolio/category at global or multi-regional level
Expert in negotiation and contracting complex deals, understanding of supply market, value chain, and FMCG knowledge
Experience in strategic supplier relationship management
Experience in large-scale project management
Demonstrated and proven leadership capabilities to lead a virtual global team
Experience in shaping and leading transformational business process reengineering, with experience driving Change Management initiatives
Knowledge of and passion for sustainability, including social sustainability
Strong procurement expertise and commercial and financial acumen
Ability to work under pressure and in a complex global environment
Strong in project and time management for complex global projects
Strong listening and stakeholder engagement skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Expertise in owning and driving supplier partnerships and relationships
Ability to deliver change whilst managing the interface between “day to day” and improvement projects
Inspiring, motivational, and accountable people leader
Nice to have:
Knowledge of Business Services portfolios and supply markets is a strong plus
Previous experience in BPO Outsourcing contracts is a plus
What we offer:
Inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment