Procurement Indirects Assistant Manager

Found in: Talent UK C2 - 2 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom Unilever Full time

Procurement Indirects Assistant Manager - Elida Beauty

Location: London - UK

Job type - This is a temporary 6 month contract role

Who we are … we are Elida Beauty  

Elida Beauty is a very exciting new beauty business within Unilever. We are re-found iconic brands by remixing them for today’s generation, making them even bigger beauty hits than they were first time around. 

Our remixes democratize beauty, because we want everyone on the ‘beauty dance floor’ with our top-quality products at a great value. 

Driven by our colleague’s creativity, agility and close connection with consumers, customers and suppliers we are able to unleash the true potential of our loved brands with a fresh start. We ‘Re-Found’ them using a start-up mentality that always ‘finds a way’. Our ‘no silos’, one team approach drives both personal and business growth so that together we deliver outcomes that are music to the ears of consumers, customers, colleagues and the planet alike. 

Your Role & Key Responsibilities  

We are looking for an experienced Procurement Assistant Manager – Indirects who has a strong growth mindset and a can-do approach to doing what it takes to win. Managing a spend of c€50M we are looking for someone who thrives in balancing cost, service, innovation & partnerships with the ambition to deliver a substantial step up in profitable growth of the current perimeter. 

As the Procurement Assistant Manager – Indirects, you will play a role in developing Indirects sourcing strategy, supporting innovation programs, supply chain network optimisation and contract execution. This end-to-end role will be responsible for creating the right contractual & relationship framework which delivers on – ongoing competitive costs, service, innovation & sustainability priorities of the business and brands.

Key Responsibilities  

Part of the procurement team with overall responsibility for specific Indirects contracts, supporting RFP projects within IT, Business Serices and Marketing portfolios and contract execution.  Responsible for ensuring the right contractual framework to deliver on the priorities and ongoing performance KPIs. Costs: Cost visibility, owns the cost delivery against annual budget. Ensures ongoing cost competitiveness, creates and delivers on a savings funnel in line with annual targets. Tracks key contracts and develops supplier relationships for quality and service Works closely with partners and internal teams to deliver on the IT requirements and any indirets needs.  Working capital: Delivers on the working capital and cash generation priorities of the business by driving efficiencies on stocks and payment terms.  Service: Collaborates with Indirects team to ensure right pricing and contracting principles are followed. Intervenes to resolve short term service issues.  Sustainability: helps to create and deliver on the sustainability vision on indirects portfolio in line with the broader business vision.  Partners with cross functional teams in a global setup and any supply chain network optimisation to deliver on the objectives and priorities.

  Requirements:  

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in business, finance, or supply chain management.  5+ years of experience in procurement with focus on Indirects portfolios.  Understanding of key IT, Business Services and Marketing suppliers, costing principles, open-book costing, intellectual property ownership & sustainability.  Demonstrate analytical and conceptual problem-solving ability; excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills.  Demonstrate the ability to multi-task, meet tight deadlines and work under pressure with autonomy.  Be able to effectively lead and engage cross functional global teams and a willingness to take responsibility and accountability. Be a self-starter with the ability to deliver results in a lean, agile organisation and be able to adapt to changing priorities. 

Why Join Us:
Join Elida Beauty to rejuvenate iconic brands, embark on a transformative journey, and operate with a Re-founder mindset.

Our Mission:
We are committed to revolutionizing manufacturing, packaging, and distribution processes for the benefit of people and the planet. Our products cater to diverse skin types and hair textures, making beauty accessible to all.

Diversity at Elida Beauty:
We embrace diversity and inclusion, fostering a culture of growth and collaboration for enhanced business performance.

In December 2023, we announced that Unilever has received a binding offer from Yellow Wood Partners LLC to acquire Elida Beauty, subject to the usual closing conditions, regulatory requirements, and consultation processes. We expect the transaction to complete in mid-2024



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