Indirect marketing procurement assistant manager - americas
location: tultitlán
job purpose
the 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.
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 commercialisation, 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.
key responsibilities
* stakeholder 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.
* market analysis: conduct market research to stay informed about industry trends, supplier capabilities, and pricing dynamics. Use this information to make informed procurement decisions.
* accountability for results: deliver on financial and operational kpis, ensuring that procurement strategies contribute positively to business targets and ice cream’s growth agenda.
* best practices sharing: act as a subject matter expert for marketing procurement, bringing insights from bus and sharing internal and external best practices across markets.
what you need to succeed
* proven experience in marketing procurement with a focus on strategy creation, strategic sourcing plans and stakeholder engagement.
* demonstrated ability to coordinate across different functions and markets in a fast-paced, agile environment.
* strong capability in stakeholder management and building collaborative relationships with cross-functional teams.
* high proficiency in contract negotiation, data-driven decision-making, and change management.
* ability to manage complex projects and drive solutions that are region-specific while aligned with global strategies.
experiences, qualifications
* a minimum of 5 years experience in procurement, within at least 2 years in marketing procurement under managerial roles within fmcg industry.
* experience in managing complex marketing related portfolios across diverse categories.
* understanding of supply chain and value chain management in the context of e2e marketing ecosystem, ideally globally.
* strong business acumen with the ability to balance long-term strategic thinking and short-term execution needs.
* willingness to travel 20% of the time.
skills
* stakeholder management: ability to influence and engage stakeholders across different levels and functions.
* excellent communication skills for internal and external stakeholders to land messages in an engaging, clear way to drive decision making and actions.
* data-driven decision making: use data to inform sourcing decisions and measure impact.
* contract negotiation: skilled in negotiating agreements that balance cost, quality, and business goals.
* business acumen: insight into market trends and their impact on procurement and business strategy.
* project management: proficient in managing large-scale, complex projects.
* value chain understanding: knowledge of supply chain principles, especially as they relate to marketing procurement.
* strategic partnerships: build and nurture relationships with suppliers to drive mutual value creation.
* analytical skills: strong capability in supplier and competitive analysis.
unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘whole self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.
seniority level
* mid-senior level
employment type
* full-time
job function
* purchasing and supply chain
* industries: manufacturing
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