Procurement Manager Beauty & Wellbeing (B&W) Greater Asia/Philippines Job at Unilever (Metro Manila)

Job Description

Role Title: Procurement Manager Beauty & Wellbeing (B&W) Greater Asia/Philippines Function: Procurement Location: Philippines Business Context and Main Purpose of the Job: The Beauty and Wellbeing Philippines Business Unit encompasses two primary categories: Skin Care and Hair Care. The primary responsibilities of the role include: Business Partner Serve as the primary contact for all procurement-related matters, aligning closely with the Business Unit's strategy and objectives. Communicate the needs of the Business Unit to procurement networks and ensure that procurement strategies and market dynamics are communicated to the Business Group (BG), Business Unit (BU), Research & Development (R&D), and Product Supply Group. Influence project delivery accordingly. Gross Margin (GM) Improvement A key objective of this role is to drive value creation to positively impact the gross margin (GM) of the category. Collaborate with Vice Presidents and Directors across cross-functional teams in the Business Group, Business Unit, R&D, Business Operations, and Marketing to achieve this goal. Innovation Lead the innovation initiatives within the Beauty and Wellbeing BU in the Philippines, ensuring seamless delivery of new products and solutions. Raw Material Sourcing Oversee the sourcing and operations of raw materials for the Beauty and Wellbeing BU in the Philippine market. Collaborative Manufacturing Manage the collaborative manufacturing procurement processes for Beauty and Wellbeing in the Philippines. Strategic Projects Lead strategic projects under the Procurement Lighthouse initiative, aimed at achieving groundbreaking improvements in procurement performance. This role requires comprehensive knowledge of the business group and market, strong influencing and communication skills, and the ability to network effectively with various teams across Supply Chain (SC) and R&D departments located in different regions.

Job Responsibility

Serve as the primary contact for all procurement-related matters, aligning closely with the Business Unit's strategy and objectives. Communicate the needs of the Business Unit to procurement networks and ensure that procurement strategies and market dynamics are communicated to the Business Group (BG), Business Unit (BU), Research & Development (R&D), and Product Supply Group. Influence project delivery accordingly
Drive value creation to positively impact the gross margin (GM) of the category. Collaborate with Vice Presidents and Directors across cross-functional teams in the Business Group, Business Unit, R&D, Business Operations, and Marketing to achieve this goal
Lead the innovation initiatives within the Beauty and Wellbeing BU in the Philippines, ensuring seamless delivery of new products and solutions
Oversee the sourcing and operations of raw materials for the Beauty and Wellbeing BU in the Philippine market
Manage the collaborative manufacturing procurement processes for Beauty and Wellbeing in the Philippines
Lead strategic projects under the Procurement Lighthouse initiative, aimed at achieving groundbreaking improvements in procurement performance
Own key business deliverables in terms of: Quality, Service, Cost Savings, cash, and be responsible for sourcing working closely with the business operations & portfolio procurement
Be directly responsible for all key projects and innovation interfacing with business group and business unit
Work closely with all team members to shape and ensure all KPIs well delivered
To shape the strategy with all internal and external stakeholder in driving business team together with portfolio to improve partnership, competitive buying and sustainable sourcing while increase agility in services to business
Build talent for not only procurement but also for supply chain competency
Shape up digital embedded in operation to increase efficiency and smart working output
Drive consistency in sourcing process execution and quality of outputs / service level to business stakeholders
Maintain strong understanding of materials dynamics (current market, pricing, cost drivers, industry and supplier variables)
communicate and share knowledge with Category and Sourcing Managers
Build and foster strong business relationships at mid to executive-level to increase influence over total PI & IP spend
Drive and deliver continuous process improvement and cost reduction
Encourage and empower team members of the use of technology (e.g., Data, Analytics, Automation, Digitization) across the function
Own and achieve value creation and supplier targets established for the function
Create and implement a highly engaged, effective Procurement organization working across the globe
Oversee Strategic Sourcing resources responsible for a wide portfolio of complex and/or critical Direct/Indirect innovation project
Monitor and report on progress towards achieving functional goals/target metrics
proactively address performance gaps or issues potentially impacting success as needed
Oversee management of executive-level business stakeholder relationships on an ongoing basis to ensure customer satisfaction across all categories
Oversee critical, executive-level Supplier Relationships and support Supplier Business Reviews for material and supply chain services partners
Oversee and advise on value generating projects based on complexity, resources, risk, time to implement, and estimated financial impact for Direct & Indirect categories
Oversee strategic sourcing projects for supplier selection/optimization to execute global procurement vision / strategy
Coordinate with Market Leadership team on execution of contracts, management of supplier performance and risk and spend data
Supervise and coach team members to drive continuous improvement of performance and further growth/development of individual skill sets and knowledge
Lead discussions with critical suppliers around long-term objectives and strategies, ongoing market trends, innovation and technology advances, and potential investment decisions.

Requirements

At least 7 years experience in Procurement or SC. Experience on large-scale change management projects. Previous experience in procurement / planning / R&D roles would be an advantage
Sourcing Direct &/or Indirect Spend, OR Procurement Leadership
Proficient with Microsoft Office
Experience in spreadsheet, database, and statistical analysis
analytical and interpretive skills to recognize, comprehend and assess data, complex issues, and industry information. Demonstrated experience in pushing the edge in the use of technology to improve results
Strong ability to present complex topics in an effective and concise manner to broad-based audiences including various levels of management, customer service, problem solving and decision-making skills
Strong negotiation skills and demonstrated conflict resolution skills
ability to identify, assess and mitigate risk. change management skills promote a shared vision and inspires others to embrace new opportunities
and understanding of procurement governance, processes, and policies
Effective and proven strategic planning ability. Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments simultaneously
senior leadership experience with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with the team and all levels and areas of the organization
Familiarity with business and contract law as applied to supplier relationships
Strong presentation and negotiation skills are required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required
Working with virtual teams
University degree

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