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ICE CREAM Senior Marketing Strategic Sourcing Manager - EU

ICE CREAM Senior Marketing Strategic Sourcing Manager - EU

ENGINEERINGUKRotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
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ICE CREAM Senior Marketing Strategic Sourcing Manager - EU

UNILEVER IS LOOKING FOR SENIOR MARKETING STRATEGIC SOURCING MANAGER

JOIN OUR ICE CREAM TEAM!

Location : Weena, Rotterdam - to Amsterdam per March 2025 - the Netherlands

Local conditions apply

Full-time

For the recruitment of this position, we would like to emphasize that local conditions apply to the position and for this vacancy in principle we will first consider candidates based in the Netherlands. If you are based outside of the Netherlands and you are interested to apply, please feel free to do so but we can only take your application on if a decision is made to also recruit outside of the Netherlands.

JOB PURPOSE :

The Senior Marketing Strategic Sourcing Manager will play a pivotal role in enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of the Ice Cream business group in Europe. This role will work closely with cross-functional teams within the organization, including Marketing, CD, CSP, CMI, Legal and Finance, to streamline marketing procurement processes, focusing on high-impact regional or Market tailored solutions. As the Ice Cream division transitions to a stand-alone company, this position will reduce complexity and accelerate collaborative decision-making to drive strategies and impactful executions at regional and / or Market level.

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE?

  • Line Manager task : lead, manage, monitor performance of direct reports, ensure personal and professional growth and development.
  • Stakeholder Management : Build and maintain collaborative relationships with regional and local stakeholders, ensuring alignment with the Ice Cream business priorities and needs. Effectively manage expectations and streamline communication with Portfolio Leads and the senior stakeholders.
  • Regional Strategy Execution : Translate global marketing procurement strategies into actionable, region-specific initiatives. Balance alignment with global objectives while leveraging local insights to drive results.
  • Portfolio Coordination : Work closely with Portfolio Leads to ensure that regional execution aligns with the overarching global strategy. Define, adapt and implement procurement initiatives in areas such as Promo / Visibility, Creative / Insights / Digital, Sponsorship / Influencers marketing to maximize impact within Europe.
  • Performance Improvement : Identify opportunities for efficiency and optimization within the marketing sourcing process. Drive performance by reducing fragmentation, focusing on high-impact areas, and executing sustainable sourcing strategies.
  • Accountability for Results : Deliver on financial and operational KPIs, ensuring that procurement strategies contribute positively to business targets and Ice Cream BG's growth agenda.
  • Best Practices Sharing : Act as a subject matter expert for marketing procurement within Europe, bringing insights from the region to other BUs and sharing internal and external best practices across markets.

EXPERIENCE YOU SHOULD HAVE / THE QUALITIES WE LOOK FOR

  • Proven experience in marketing procurement with a focus on strategic sourcing and stakeholder engagement.
  • Demonstrated ability to coordinate across different functions and markets in a fast-paced, agile environment.
  • Strong capability in stakeholder management and building collaborative relationships with cross-functional teams.
  • High proficiency in contract negotiation, data-driven decision-making, and change management.
  • Ability to manage complex projects and drive solutions that are region-specific while aligned with global strategies.

    • EXPERIENCES, QUALIFICATIONS :

  • A minimum of 7 years experience in procurement, within at least 2 years in marketing procurement under managerial roles within FMCG industry.
  • Experience in managing complex marketing related portfolios across diverse categories, such as Promo Materials (POSM & Premiums), Promo Services (Events & Activations and Field Force), Media, Creative & Insights, Sponshorship, Influencers.
  • Understanding of supply chain and value chain management in the context of regional markets, ideally within the EU.
  • Strong business acumen with the ability to balance long-term strategic thinking and short-term execution needs.
  • Experience working with senior leadership to align sourcing strategies with business objectives.

    • SKILLS :

  • Stakeholder Management : Ability to influence and engage stakeholders across different levels and functions.
  • Excellent communication skills : for internal, external stakeholders / audience to land messages in an engaging, clear way to drive decision making and actions.
  • Data-Driven Decision Making : Use data to inform sourcing decisions and measure impact.
  • Contract Negotiation : Skilled in negotiating agreements that balance cost, quality, and business goals.
  • Business Acumen : Insight into market trends and their impact on procurement and business strategy.
  • Project Management : Proficient in managing large-scale, complex projects.
  • Value Chain Understanding : Knowledge of supply chain principles, especially as they relate to marketing procurement.
  • Strategic Partnerships : Build and nurture relationships with suppliers to drive mutual value creation.
  • Analytical Skills : Strong capability in supplier and competitive analysis.

    • LEADERSHIP :

  • You are an inclusive motivator of people. Your team deliver with real passion, growing and learning from each other whilst delivering quick wins.
  • You are still responsible for your own results and as a manager, you also need to motivate others to deliver with passion, creating an inclusive and engaging climate around you. You can balance challenge with support and coaching. You understand the wider business context and you are emotionally intelligent enough to motivate people to deliver what is needed.

    • WHAT DOES UNILEVER OFFER / WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?

    Unilever is the place where you can be yourself and bring your purpose to life with the work that you do - creating a better business and a better world. We offer an exciting & dynamic work environment where you can make things happen. Furthermore, we offer some great reward and benefits!

  • Attractive total remuneration package; excellent company pension, bonus, share scheme.
  • Flexible cross-disciplinary career opportunities and a wealth of training opportunities & wellbeing resources whenever and wherever.
  • Plenty of company-paid holidays to further ensure your work-life balance is maintained.
  • We encourage an inclusive culture, which comes to life with interchangeable public holidays, paid paternity leave of 6 weeks and our transgender policy.
  • Under the Hybrid Working principles, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 40%-60% in the office or at customers, suppliers or partners to connect and collaborate. For the time you work from home, we will ensure you are well equipped. When you are at the office, you can enjoy our tasty canteen with prepped food and own products.
  • Informal culture and being the first one trying our new products.
  • My Fitness Plan (reduction on your Fitness Subscription).
  • Home work allowance
  • Company laptop and mobile phone
  • Green Mobility Policy.

    • EXCITED?

    Join Unilever and our team! To apply, you must do so online. Please do not forget to upload your CV and a motivation letter. Your application will be reviewed against our requirements and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date to provide you with an update on the status of your application.

    Looking forward to meeting you!

    Equal Opportunity Employer : Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, parenthood, pregnancy or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against.

    By highlighting the gender diversity at the workplace, Unilever encourages women equally men to apply. If you look for a job after a long career break or after any type of leave, do not hesitate to apply.#J-18808-Ljbffr