Vacancy At Unilever Global Company – Procurement Logistics Assistant Manager Needed In West Africa
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Job Description
Job Title:
Assistant Procurement Manager – Logistics (West Africa)
Location:
Head Office, Oregun, Lagos
Primary Job Objective:
Efficient and competitive procurement of products and services that meet specific requirements while collaborating on developing and implementing logistics strategies in the West African market.”
Primary Responsibilities:
- Develop, execute, and advance Unilever’s procurement strategies for the Logistics Category.
- Evaluate, recognize, and choose the suitable supplier base to fulfill the business requirements.
- Take direct leadership or coordinate major procurement projects when necessary.
- Achieve cost savings through sourcing strategies and effective compliance management.
- Continuously enhance work methods and optimize procurement activities.
- Manage challenging and varied customer, supplier, and operational challenges by applying appropriate methods and techniques to find solutions within established practices and policies.
- Guarantee the contentment of Unilever’s internal customers by delivering exceptional services through the procurement organization.
- Head the streamlining of suppliers, materials, and services that align with Unilever’s business needs.
- Foster the growth, guidance, and support of a highly skilled and motivated team responsible for interacting with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
- Assist senior functional leaders in establishing short and long-term business objectives through collaboration.
- Take charge of cross-functional projects and advocate for Unilever in handling strategic partnerships with external entities.
- Within the Partner to Win framework, identify, cultivate, and oversee strategic business connections to facilitate the execution of Unilever’s growth strategy, revenue targets, and new product development endeavours.
- Assist in sourcing materials and services aligned with the Unilever Sustainable Living Plan.
- Possess a strong dedication to talent management, including the ability to identify, nurture, motivate, and retain skilled individuals.
Main Collaborations:
- Regional Procurement Director and Manager
- Finance Business Partners
- Planning and Warehouse Managers
- Factory Managers
Relevant Skills:
- Must have a university degree.
- Should have at least 5 to 7 years of experience in procurement within the logistics industry.
- Familiarity with SAP is preferred.
- Previous experience in logistics, particularly in road transport, is a bonus.
- Proficient in storytelling, data visualization, and presentation skills.
- Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills are required.
- Professional fluency in English is a must.
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Leadership Behaviours:
- Possess a strong passion for achieving high performance and the ability to utilize insights to drive decision-making and improve business performance.
- Exhibit exceptional process design and optimization skills, including the ability to redesign and enhance core process flows with effective control measures.
- Demonstrate excellent stakeholder management skills to maintain positive relationships with individuals who significantly impact and are interested in your role.
- Display the ability to prioritize tasks to ensure efficient job delivery effectively.
- Possess excellent communication skills, enabling the production of creative and compelling content that engages the audience and has a significant impact and influence.
- Feel comfortable working in ambiguous conditions and embrace opportunities for learning and growth during times of change.
