Job description – IT Procurement Assistant Manager - Americas  

Work Level:  1D

Scope: IT Procurement Assistant Manager – Americas  

Reports to: Procurement Manager IT, within Indirect Procurement Team 

Location: Tultitlán

Terms & Conditions: 

If 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. 

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 Ice Cream makers we are serious about happiness. With warm hearts, we create the coolest products.  

JOB PURPOSE  

Are you passionate about managing end to end portfolio, gaining wide procurement experice for IT, driving business with direct contribiton, then this role is tailored for you. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Strategic Sourcing: Understand the business needs related to functional areas of spend in IT and bring deep expertise and insights across the value chain and supply base to translate the business requirements into effective future-fit procurement strategies. Develop and implement procurement , run tenders for each of respective sub-portfolios within IT (Network, Infrastructure, Software & Services).  

Vendor Management: Identify, evaluate, and manage relationships with Global suppliers and vendors for the assigned IT sub-portfolio. Lead internal external performance management and reporting including creation and stewardship of relevant key performance indicators. 

Contract Management: Managing contract’s life cycels end to end. 

Contract Negotiation: Negotiate contracts and agreements to ensure the best terms and conditions for the company. 

Budget Management: Oversee IT budgets, ensuring alignment with business strategy and objectives and financial plans. Deliver against financial targets and other KPIs (including value delivery) as per business plan objectives. 

Cross-functional/functional Collaboration: Work closely with Senior management, IT, finance, and other internal teams to align procurement activities with business goals. Lead a geographically dispersed team to inspire, develop, and support our people, deliver results, and create and promote a healthy business culture. 

Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. Ensure Portfolio fundamentals (i.e., data consistency, data insights, recurring stakeholder communications, contracts, etc.) are all put in place. Future proof the portfolio by driving digital and AI approaches, while building technology enablers to help manage selected portfolio and scope. 

Market Analysis: Conduct market research to stay updated on industry trends and identify potential new suppliers. 

Compliance: Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies and legal requirements. 

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:  

EXPERIENCES & QUALIFICATIONS:    

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. 

Experience: 10 years of experience in procurement or a similar role, preferably within the FMCG sector. Experience in IT/Indirect Procurement is must to have. 

Skills: Strong negotiation, analytical, and project management skills. Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite. 

Competencies: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. 

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.