Strategic Sourcing Manager Job at Unilever (Mazovia)

Strategic Sourcing Manager

Unilever

Location:
Poland , Mazovia

Category:
Purchasing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Not provided

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Job Description:

The Strategic Sourcing Manager – Consumer Products & Business Operations is responsible for leading sourcing and commercial strategies across IT Applications, Software, User & Infrastructure Services, and Telecoms. The role partners closely with global and regional IT stakeholders to develop sourcing strategies, run competitive events, manage supplier relationships, and drive commercial value for Unilever. The position is accountable for implementing global strategies locally, enabling responsible sourcing, and ensuring compliance with procurement standards and the Code of Business Principles.

Job Responsibility:

Lead regional and global sourcing initiatives across assigned IT categories, ensuring alignment with business needs and supply market trends
Develop and execute sourcing strategies, managing the full process from RFI/RFQ to evaluation, negotiation, and contracting
Deliver savings, cash, and value targets through effective use of procurement methodologies and e‑sourcing tools
Build strong partnerships with IT, UniOps, and cross‑functional teams (Finance, Legal, Information Security, Architecture) to support informed decision‑making
Manage supplier identification, onboarding, performance reviews, and continuous improvement activities
Ensure contracts meet company standards and address performance issues where necessary
Maintain compliance with procurement policies, processes, and documentation requirements
Support purchasing automation, catalogue enablement, and preferred supplier initiatives
Embed sustainability, responsible sourcing, and risk‑management principles into all sourcing decisions

Requirements:

5+ years of Procurement experience, ideally in IT Procurement
Strong negotiation skills and proven supplier management experience
Strong stakeholder management skills and influencing skills
Demonstrated ability to deliver savings and meet commercial targets
Experience collaborating with cross‑functional stakeholders across multiple geographies
Strong analytical capability and proficiency in Microsoft Office
Fluent in English
Travel Requirements - occasional domestic or international travel (approx. 3–5 days per year)

Nice to have:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Procurement certification (e.g., CIPS), completed or in progress
Experience with sourcing tools such as Coupa, Ariba, and e‑Auctions
Strong business and IT acumen

What we offer:

Competitive annual bonus
Company car or car allowance
Participation in the company share program
Private pension plan
Private medical care (Medicover)
Private life insurance (Unum)
Sports and wellness package (Benefit Systems)
Two additional vacation days
Access to the Unilever employee shop
Access to Legimi (e‑book platform)
Psychological support via the EAP platform

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 21, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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