Associate Procurement Manager - Condiments
About the role
Unilever is hiring an Associate Procurement Manager - Condiments, who will be part of the Supply Chain team, reporting to the Procurement Manager - Superior. This is a full-time, hybrid position based in Hoboken, US HQ.
Earlier this year, Unilever announced an agreement to separate its Foods business, which will join forces with McCormick to become a global flavour leader. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions, with a targeted deal close of mid-2027.
Purpose
The key contribution of the Associate Procurement Manager is to ensure Service, Quality & Resilience for inbound material supply. This role will strategically support inbound material supply by designing resilience, problem-solving, and working closely with planning and MRP teams.
Responsibilities
- Represent procurement to face suppliers to service and inbound supplier, as well as working with planning and other stakeholders.
- Support cross-category & cross-functional service initiatives and pillars as a member of the team.
- Support the business in all procurement activities related to MRP.
- Develop and execute the material resilience strategy for North America in support of derisking high-impact materials and delivering on business continuity needs.
- Drive supplier operational results through partnership, for material quality and service.
- Lead the establishment of best practices to drive service metrics (Service, Quality, and Inventory) to plants from whole supply.
- Provide voice and proposed action plans on all potential risks to supply continuity and build structural resiliency.
- Work cross-functionally with teams in Supply Chain, R&D, and BU to land material resilience strategy and gain buy-in for key program initiatives.
- Manage working capital and misc cost reductions in partnership with Supply Chain and Finance.
Pay
The pay range for this position is $90,000 to $100,000. This position is also bonus eligible and Long-Term Incentive (LTI) eligible.
Benefits
Unilever employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan, which includes health insurance, retirement savings benefits, life insurance, disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation, and holidays, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits.