.job description: indirect marketing procurement assistant manager - americaslocation: tultitlánterms & conditionsif you are in the unilever ice cream business or consider choosing to work for the unilever ice cream business, you will work for the global, leading ice cream player with €7.9bn turn over in 2023.
the ice cream business is operating in a highly attractive category, as we are part of the 1 trillion snacking and refreshment industry, growing consistently at high pace.
we have strong brands equities: 5 of top 10 selling brands including wall's, magnum, ben & jerry's.
we are investing to unlock the full growth potential of ice cream as a standalone entity, once we separate from unilever, which is planned to happen by november 2025.the successful candidate will drive category value through negotiations, technical and analytical skills to move our ice cream business towards the highest level of innovation, design and commercialization, while ensuring equipment is timely delivered to all the countries under your portfolio.
this role demands a proactive approach in building strong stakeholder relationships and delivering efficient sourcing strategies that align with ice cream bg's business objectives.
regular engagement with the global and regional leadership team will ensure alignment and agility in the face of dynamic market needs.job purposethe marketing procurement assistant manager – americas will play a pivotal role in enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of the ice cream business globally in the marketing spend area.
this role will work closely with cross-functional teams within the organization, including marketing global-regional level, cmi, r&d and finance, to streamline marketing procurement processes, focusing on high-impact solutions.
as the ice cream bg transitions to a stand-alone company, this position will reduce complexity and accelerate collaborative decision-making to drive strategies and impactful business models, frameworks to drive growth, future-fit capabilities.key responsibilitiesstakeholder management: build and maintain collaborative relationships with regional and local stakeholders, ensuring alignment with the ice cream business priorities and needs.
effectively manage expectations and streamline communication with portfolio leads and the senior stakeholders.performance monitoring: track and report on key performance indicators (kpis) related to procurement activities.
ensure that procurement strategies contribute positively to financial and operational targets.portfolio coordination: work closely with bu leads to ensure that regional execution aligns with the overarching global strategy.
define, adapt and implement procurement initiatives to maximize impact.performance improvement: identify opportunities for efficiency and optimization within the marketing sourcing process.
drive performance by reducing fragmentation, focusing on high-impact areas, and executing sustainable sourcing strategies