AM Procurement B&W

Unilever is currently hiring for Assistant Manager Procurement Beauty & Wellbeing

Function: Procurement

Work Level: WL1

Reports to: Procurement Manager B&W Pakistan

Scope: Local

Location: Karachi Head Office

Terms & Conditions: Full Time

ABOUT UNILEVER

With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world.

At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We don't believe in the 'one size fits all' approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.

JOB PURPOSE

Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world. If you are then this role is just for you

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

• Execute Procurement of the B&W materials/services Portfolios: Decides who to buy from, how to buy, when to buy with relevant portfolio teams.
• Develop and implement strategies for the procurement of the respective portfolios.
• Follow market conditions, prepare price trends and formulate future markets trends for the business.
• Support the business with accurate price forecasting. Prepare information on purchase prices and conditions to enable proper budgeting and cash forecasting. Communicate price trends to the local Finance team as an input to the business plan.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure quality, service, and innovation. Responsible for the integration of supplier's capabilities, logistics, and service requirements of Unilever manufacturing sites.
• Manage the procurement process, ensuring timely delivery of materials and services while optimizing supply chain performance.
• Work closely with internal teams (e.g., finance, supply chain, R&D) to align procurement activities with business needs.
• Collaborate with supply chain and customer operations teams, including make, sourcing, planning, and logistics.
• Partner closely with BU team to meet project requirements.
• Deliver the Operation Cash Flow and Working Capital plans for the specific materials/services and suppliers.
• Manage supply chain issues (e.g., crisis management) together with relevant teams.
• Measure and manage overall performance of suppliers.
• Lead or coordinate large procurement projects as needed, and continuously improve procurement processes.
• Lead the rationalization of suppliers, materials, and services to meet business requirements.
• Lead procurement CM excellence programs.
• Identify, develop, and manage strategic business relationships to enable growth, revenue, and new product development.
• Develop contingency plans and build material resilience strategies.
• Support the sustainability agenda in procurement activities.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

Experiences & Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years in procurement or supply chain management.

Skills

• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven leadership and team motivation skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in project management and integrated supply chain planning.

Leadership

• Results-driven with high standards and resilience.
• Responsible for personal wellbeing and high-quality work.
• Customer-focused, humble, and data-driven.

Standards of Leadership (SOL) Behaviors

• Passion for high performance
• Personal mastery
• Consumer love
• Purpose & service
• Agility

Unilever is committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity. We encourage applicants to disclose any support or access needs to assist you through the recruitment process.