Overview
procurement specialist – americas is a dual-hatted role combining regional pmo responsibilities and global program ownership. You will act as the strategic pmo partner for the americas regional procurement organization, ensuring visibility, alignment, and progress on regional initiatives and savings delivery. In addition, you will own and drive an evolving global procurement program (starting with supplier sustainability & engagement), partnering across geographies to embed best-in-class practices and continuous improvement.
about ice cream
unilever ice cream is the largest global ice cream company in the world, with over 100 years of experience delivering indulgent, yet responsible, craft food experiences. We have 35 brands, including magnum, wall’s, and ben & jerry’s, and a presence in over 60 countries, generating annual revenue of over $8 billion. Our aim is to transform moments into memories through innovative and responsibly made products.
job purpose
this is a dual-hatted role combining regional pmo responsibilities and global program ownership. As procurement specialist – americas, you will act as the strategic pmo partner for the americas regional procurement organization, ensuring visibility, alignment, and progress on regional initiatives and savings delivery. You will also own and drive a global procurement program (starting with supplier sustainability & engagement), partnering across geographies to embed best-in-class practices and continuous improvement.
key responsibilities
* regional pmo – americas: act as pmo for procurement programs in the americas bu, enabling regional execution and alignment on cross-functional goals.
* maintain the bu savings funnel, ensuring transparency, data accuracy, and regular stakeholder alignment.
* represent americas’ voice in central strategy discussions and translate global tools and ways of working into regionally relevant execution plans.
* train and guide regional buyers to manage savings funnels, track programs, and work across teams.
* lead or contribute to ideation sessions, capability-building forums, and internal workshops to elevate procurement capability of the bu.
* global program manager: lead global supplier engagement initiatives to drive action on carbon footprint, responsible sourcing, and sustainable packaging in collaboration with the global sustainability/esg team.
* integrate sustainability into core procurement processes, ensuring supplier due diligence, traceability, and responsible sourcing across categories and regions.
* develop and track procurement sustainability kpis, aggregating regional inputs to align with esg targets and reporting.
* co-develop low-impact materials and circular design practices with r&i, packaging, and suppliers to foster regenerative sourcing.
* scale adoption of digital sustainability tools to monitor, assess, and improve supplier performance globally.
* be agile and open to future program ownership as teams and priorities evolve.
what you need to succeed
* ability to connect strategic vision with local execution; hands-on and future-oriented.
* experience working cross-functionally across procurement, r&d, and supply chain.
* comfortable managing ambiguity, timelines, and multiple stakeholders.
* self-motivated with strong influencing and relationship-building skills.
* appetite to learn, share, and experiment with digital tools, innovation, and continuous improvement.
experiences & qualifications
minimum qualifications
* bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, engineering, operations, or related field
* proven experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management
* proven experience managing cross-functional projects or programs
* strong analytical and communication skills; able to work independently and influence stakeholders
* familiarity with procurement tools, data dashboards, or erp systems (e.g., sap, power bi, coupa, ivalua)
preferred qualifications
* master’s degree in supply chain, business administration, engineering, or related field
* experience in fmcg, food, or manufacturing industries
* procurement certifications (e.g., cips, cpsm, cscp, six sigma)
* experience with supplier sustainability, supplier relationship management, or risk/resilience initiatives
* experience in a global matrixed environment with regional stakeholders
skills
* strategic program leadership
* cross-functional collaboration & influence
* data-driven decision making
* adaptability & problem-solving
* continuous improvement mindset
* effective communication & stakeholder engagement
this is an office-based role that requires 40% site attendance.
we take pleasure seriously. Join the ice cream team now!
equal opportunity
unilever is committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive business results and create a better future for diverse employees, consumers, partners and communities. If you require any support or access requirements, please advise at the time of your application so we can assist you through the recruitment journey.
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