{"id":17876,"date":"2014-05-29T03:24:00","date_gmt":"2014-05-29T01:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistsouthafrica.com\/?p=17876"},"modified":"2016-11-10T09:48:35","modified_gmt":"2016-11-10T07:48:35","slug":"assistant-procurement-manager-unilever","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistsouthafrica.com\/assistant-procurement-manager-unilever.html","title":{"rendered":"Assistant Procurement Manager at Unilever"},"content":{"rendered":"

Description<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cAt Unilever, we are looking to expand our Talent Pool of Assistant Procurement Managers in the future located in Durban at our La Lucia Ridge Head Offices.
\nWe act fast to anticipate our consumer needs, fast to translate ideas into new products, and fast to make, distribute and market them. We create products that people enjoy, trust and use as part of their daily lives. Which is why, as part of Unilever, you could make an impact on a global and local scale.
\nWe look for people with different views, ideas, experiences and backgrounds to bring dynamism to the business and, most importantly, an empathy with consumers. It’s these people working together that make Unilever one of the most successful consumer goods companies in the world. People with the courage to be heard, seize opportunities and take risks.
\nWe want people who have got a wealth of experience in Procurement from other FMCG businesses and other industries who are looking for an opportunity to work with some exciting brands.<\/p>\n

Could it be U?
\nThen please, click apply and complete your profile including a CV so that we know you are happy to be in our talent pool. When a suitable opportunity is available then we\u2019ll let you know, send the job description and set up a call to discuss further. In the meantime, we\u2019ll give you periodic updates and please feel free to check www.unilever.co.za for more information about Unilever and our opportunities.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Minimum Requirements:<\/strong>
\nA completed Bachelors Degree\/ B.Tech in Procurement\/Supply Chain
\nStudying towards or achieved a recognised Procurement certification
\nMinimum 2 years working experience in a similar commercial role within an FMCG\/Manufacturing environment
\nExperienced in setting up and managing supplier contracts in the specific Cluster
\nSkilled in delivering to challenging savings targets
\nA strong commercial operator<\/p>\n

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Key Accountabilities:<\/strong> (Please describe the responsibilities and end results that would be expected.)
\n\uf0b7 To support the procurement organization to meet goals and objectives in support to the overall Unilever strategy.
\n\uf0b7 Support to implementation of Unilever procurement strategies and policies portfolio
\n\uf0b7 To support deliver cost savings based on sourcing strategies and compliance management.
\n\uf0b7 Support team activities in accordance with the Unilever Sustainable Living Plan
\n\uf0b7 To be custodian of the team material\/service and project databases
\n\uf0b7 Support the financial analysis of the portfolio, including price benchmarking and total cost analysis
\n\uf0b7 To connect with suppliers and drive their service and quality performance
\n\uf0b7 Support the periodic Executive Summary for the Team by consolidating and reporting various KPIs (e.g. VIP, Supplier performance, Payment on time, Working capital reduction, )
\n\uf0b7 To support complexity reduction programs for the Team
\n\uf0b7 Continuously improve ways of working e.g. more efficient ways of handling data, thereby close co-operation with Enterprise support and Capability Teams
\n\uf0b7 To handle diverse customer, supplier or operational issues when they arise.
\n\uf0b7 To ensure the satisfaction of Unilever’s internal customers with the services provided by the procurement organization
\n\uf0b7 To support the management and maintenance of supplier relationships
\n\uf0b7 To drive supplier quality \/responsible sourcing audit to compliance with UL requirment
\n\uf0b7 Support in HR issues (Org Charts, tracking of Team member trainings)
\n\uf0b7 Work closely with Procurement Director to respond to requests from CPO, UPLT, Procurement VPs
\n\uf0b7 Support in preparing and executing of team\/project meetings\/telcons and visits
\n\uf0b7 Update of Counterparty Risk Tracker
\n\uf0b7 Create and update contracts in the system and ensure they are returned signed from supplier
\n\uf0b7 Prepare information on purchase prices and conditions to enable proper budgeting ,cash forecasting and forecast variance analysis as needed
\n\uf0b7 Maintain SAP costing to reflect latest contract price.
\n\uf0b7 Support security of key materials through the development of contingency plans and alternative materials\/suppliers, working with Procurement Materials teams<\/p>\n

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ONLINE ASSESSMENT:
\nPlease note: as part of the job application, you will be asked to complete an online assessment. Completion of the assessment is mandatory in order to be considered. Please allow yourself plenty of time to complete both the application and assessment. If the assessment is filled out partially or not at all, it will adversely affect the progress of your application. Please be aware that you will have to complete the assessment at once as you will be unable to return to it later.<\/p>\n

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HOW TO APPLY<\/p>\n

Click here to apply online<\/a><\/p>\n

Closing Date : May-31-2014, 10:59:00 PM
\nSchedule : Full-time
\nPrimary Location : South Africa
\nShift : Day Job
\nJob : Supply Chain
\nTravel : Yes, 5 % of the Time<\/p>\n

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