Function: Procurement
Work Level: 1CU
Reports to: Cavinyen Dorasamy
Scope: Africa
Location: Durban La Lucia Ridge
Terms & Conditions: Full time
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JOB PURPOSE If you are excited about delivering market leading products and value to consumers then this role is just for you!
WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE Support the Procurement Manager in developing and executing supplier strategy for the Rigid Plastics portfolio.Lead Commercial negotiations.Contract implementation (Setting up of contracts; loading contracts etc.
).Assess supply market and adapt strategy according to market conditions.Assess supplier capability and suitability through regular site/industry visits and reporting back on findings.End to end operations management supporting factories & key stakeholders.Develop and improve supplier cost models to drive increase in transparency of cost drivers.Unlock cash and cost value through setting up and execution of benchmarking, RFQs, E-tenders.Track global feedstock and forex movements and translate into price forecasts required regularly by business.Provide market intelligence to PM and business leaders to assist in strategic decision making.Support innovation by identifying capable suppliers to deliver required specifications of materials.Connect with R&D business partners to understand future supplier technology and capability roadmap.Allocate new materials to suppliers to deliver best cost/service/quality in line with supply strategy.Lead onboarding of new suppliers by driving full quality and responsible sourcing compliance.Ensure 100% contractual compliance through signing of Unilever Purchasing Agreements and Commercial Term Contracts.Agree quarterly and annual material prices with suppliers.
Implement into new CTC.Regularly connect with procurement operations and category colleagues to understand GM, service, quality, capacity, WC hot spots.Experiences & Qualifications 3-5 years' experience in Procurement or Supply Management.Experience on large-scale change management projects.Experience in relevant portfolio.Skills AnalyticalStrong communicationLeadership You are energized by delivering fantastic results.
You are an example to others – both your results and your resilience.You are responsible for your own wellbeing and delivering high standards of work.Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results.PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves.CONSUMER LOVE: Always looks for better ways to serve consumers.PURPOSE & SERVICE: Leadership is service to others.AGILITY: Continually learning and developing skills.Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life!
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