Job description – Associate Procurement Manager - Packaging Location: Tultitlán Terms & Conditions: If you are in the Unilever Ice Cream business or consider choosing to work for the Unilever I ce 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. Ice Cream has distinct characteristics from Unilever’s other operating businesses and the growth potential of Ice Cream will be better delivered under a different ownership structure. As Ice Cream company we are committed to developing and nurturing talent within our Ice Cream company. You will have ample options for career growth and exploration, allowing you for you to explore roles and opportunities across the new organisation. Your career development will be a priority for us, and we are dedicated to supporting your growth journey within the new company. We hope that you will want to build the new chapter of our Ice Cream history together with us. ABOUT ICE CREAM : Life Tastes Better with Ice Cream Unilever Ice Cream is the largest global Ice Cream Company in the world, with over 100 years of experience delivering a diverse range of indulgent, yet responsible, craft food experiences and treats delighting consumers. Committed to innovation, quality, and sustainability we have 35 brands, including 3 one billion Euro brands (Magnum, Wall’s, Ben & Jerry’s) , a strong presence in over 60 countries, generating annual revenue of over $8 billion. All brands are driven to transform moments into memories through indulgent yet responsibly made and marketed products. We have a well-developed strategy to deliver growth and value creation which is clear on where to play and how to win. We turn the ordinary into the extraordinary by designing unique and innovative Ice Cream experiences that make life taste better, creating joyful experiences. In our Ice Cream business, we’re crafting the future through innovation and imaginative minds, creating unique products. We spark moments of happiness for people and within the communities where we operate . However, it is not as simple as it may seem. As I ce C ream makers we are serious about happiness. With warm hearts, we create the coolest products. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Sourcing + Design and Execute buying strateg ies aligned with business needs. + Supplier Relationship Management responsibility and accountability + Lead and Support regional negotiations + Drive perfect contract compliance + Constantly identifying and developing new suppliers to drive competitiveness and align with dynamic business priorities  + Master applicable market conditions, lead price forecasting cycles, and communicate impacts clearly for the business to understand + Support the Cash Flow and Working Capital plans for the portfolio + Follow responsible sourcing and quality compliance protocol + Innovation:   + Represent portfolio procurement in cross functional project teams for Innovations + Lead Procurement input for decision making at leadership team level (innovation gatekeeping meetings for example) e.g. pricing of materials, risk statements, lead times, savings potentials and financial impact   + Identify (new) raw and pack materials introduced by Innovation projects together with business partners and ensure timely introduction, at a competitive price, ensuring supplier selection is in line with our Procurement Strategies and with sufficient capacity for growth  WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED: EXP E RI E NCE S & QUALIFICATIONS : + Master / B achelor's degree or relevant experience in Supply Chain, Mathematics, Sciences, Sustainability, or Business Management + Minimum 3 years working experience in strategic sourcing, supply chain, sales, or general business + Experience in analytics, business partnership, and decision-making roles within procurement, Supply Chain, Sales, or Manufacturing environements + Experience of working in SAP, MS Office, Spend management analytics dashboards En tant qu'employeur responsable et inclusif, Unilever est attentif à la diversité et à la mixité de ses équipes. Nos recruteurs sont engagés et veillent à l'application de processus de recrutement non-discriminants. Tous nos postes sont ouverts aux personnes en situation de handicap et Unilever accompagne ses collaborateurs dans la mise en place d'éventuels aménagements de poste et de dispositifs d'accessibilité. Job Category: Supply Chain Job Category: Supply Chain Job Category: Chaîne d'approvisionnement Job Type: Procurement Specialist Industry: Unilever_Experienced_Professionals