Ice Cream Procurement Specialist Portfolio Manager

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Role Title - Ice Cream Procurement Specialist Portfolio Manager & METSA PMO

Work Location: Pune, India

Terms & Conditions:

If you are in the Unilever Ice Cream business or consider choosing to work for the Unilever Ice Cream business, you will work for the Global, leading Ice Cream player with €7.9bn Turn Over in 2023. The Ice Cream business is operating in a highly attractive category, as we are part of the 1 trillion snacking and refreshment industry, growing consistently at high pace. We have strong brands equities: 5 of top 10 selling brands including Wall's, Magnum, Ben &Jerry's. We are investing to unlock the full growth potential of Ice Cream as a standalone entity, once we separate from Unilever, which is planned to happen by November 2025.

Ice Cream has distinct characteristics from Unilever's other operating businesses and the growth potential of Ice Cream will be better delivered under a different ownership structure. As Ice Cream company we are committed to developing and nurturing talent within our Ice Cream company. You will have ample options for career growth and exploration, allowing you for you to explore roles and opportunities across the new organisation. Your career development will be a priority for us, and we are dedicated to supporting your growth journey within the new company. We hope that you will want to build the new chapter of our Ice Cream history together with us.

ABOUT ICE CREAM: Life Tastes Better With Ice Cream

Unilever Ice Cream is the largest global Ice Cream Company in the world, with over 100 years of experience delivering a diverse range of indulgent, yet responsible, craft food experiences and treats delighting consumers. Committed to innovation, quality, and sustainability we have 35 brands, including 3 one billion Euro brands (Magnum, Wall's, Ben & Jerry's), a strong presence in over 60 countries, generating annual revenue of over $8 billion. All brands are driven to transform moments into memories through indulgent yet responsibly made and marketed products. We have a well-developed strategy to deliver growth and value creation which is clear on where to play and how to win.

We turn the ordinary into the extraordinary by designing unique and innovative Ice Cream experiences that make life taste better, creating joyful experiences. In our Ice Cream business, we're crafting the future through innovation and imaginative minds, creating unique products. We spark moments of happiness for people and within the communities where we operate. However, it is not as simple as it may seem. As Ice Cream makers we are serious about happiness. With warm hearts, we create the coolest products.

JOB PURPOSE:

This is a dual-hatted role combining regional PMO responsibilities and global program ownership.

As Procurement Specialist – METSA (Middle East |Turkey| South Asia), you will act as the strategic PMO partner for the METSA regional procurement organization, ensuring visibility, alignment, and progress on regional initiatives and savings delivery.

In addition, you will own and drive an evolving global procurement program (starting with Risk & Resilience), partnering across geographies to embed best-in-class practices and continuous improvement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Regional PMO - METSA

• Act as PMO for procurement programs in the METSA Business Unit (BU), enabling regional execution and alignment on cross-functional goals.

• Maintain the regional savings funnel, ensuring transparency, data accuracy, and regular stakeholder alignment.

• Represent METSA's voice in central strategy discussions and translate global tools and ways of working into regionally relevant execution plans.

• Train and guide regional buyers, further enabling them to manage savings funnels, track programs, and work across teams

• Lead or contribute to ideation sessions, capability-building forums, and internal workshops to elevate the strategic procurement capability of the BU

Global Program Manager

• Material Risk & Resilience Strategy – Own the global framework for identifying and mitigating risks tied to high-risk materials, ensuring proactive governance and cross-functional alignment.

• Supplier Financial Risk Monitoring – Drive financial health tracking of key suppliers in collaboration with Procurement Finance and digital risk rating providers (e.g., Rapid Ratings).

• Cyber Risk Readiness – Coordinate with IT and global cyber teams to evaluate and strengthen cyber risk posture of top-tier suppliers.

• Crisis Response & Scenario Planning – Support response coordination for major supply disruptions (e.g., Red Sea crisis) and build scalable crisis playbooks.

• Digital Risk Tools & Dashboards – Manage and improve digital tools (e.g., Resilience Dashboard) to provide actionable insights on supplier and material vulnerabilities.

• Integrated Risk Governance – Work across R&I, Quality, and Procurement to embed risk signals into core systems and decision-making processes.

• Adapt & Evolve:Be agile and open to taking on future program ownership as the team and priorities evolve.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Ability to connect strategic vision with local execution; both operationally hands-on and future oriented.

• Experience working cross-functionally across Procurement, R&D, and Supply Chain teams.

• Comfortable managing ambiguity, timelines, and multiple stakeholders.

• Self-motivated and proactive, with strong influencing and relationship-building skills.

• An appetite to learn, share, and experiment with digital tools, innovation, and continuous improvement.

EXPERIENCES & QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, or a related field

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in Procurement, Sourcing, or Supply Chain Management

• Proven experience managing cross-functional projects or programs

• Strong analytical and communication skills, with an ability to work independently and influence stakeholders

• Familiarity with procurement tools, data dashboards, or ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Power BI, Coupa, Ivalua, among others)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in supply chain, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field

• Experience working in FMCG, food, or manufacturing industries

• Recognized procurement certifications (e.g., CIPS, CPSM, CSCP, Six Sigma, or equivalent)

• Prior exposure to Supplier sustainability, supplier relationship management, or risk/resilience initiatives

• Experience working in a global matrixed environment with regional stakeholders

SKILLS:

• Strategic Program Leadership

• Cross-functional Collaboration & Influence

• Data-Driven Decision Making

• Adaptability & Problem-Solving

• Continuous Improvement Mindset

• Effective Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

LEADERSHIP:

• You are energized by delivering fantastic results. You are an example to others – both your results and your resilience. You are constantly on the lookout for better ways to do things, engaging and collaborating with others along the way.

• As an individual you are the one responsible for your own wellbeing and delivering high standards of work. You must also focus on the Consumer and what they need. You are humble and have your head up, looking around to interpret evidence and data smartly, spot issues and opportunities to make things better.

• Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors

• PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results. Has an owner's mindset, using data and insight to make decisions.

• PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Actively builds own wellbeing and resilience.

• CONSUMER LOVE: Whatever their role, always looks for better ways to serve consumers. Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers.

• PURPOSE & SERVICE: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever.

• AGILITY: Explores the world around them, continually learning and developing their skills.

ARE YOU EXCITED TO CRAFT THE ICE CREAM FUTURE?

Disclaimer

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

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

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