Procurement Operations Manager - Cluster at Unilever Nigeria Plc

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Unilever Nigeria Plc is recruiting to fill the below position:

Job Title: Procurement Operations Manager - Cluster

Job Number: 14000PAJ
Location: Lagos State

Main Job Purpose
Coordination of procurement resources and leveraging the supplier network within a defined geography/product category to deliver on supply chain and MCO targets.

Key Accountabilities

• Procurement contact and business partner to a specific set of countries / Category
• Supplier Relationship Management focused on service, quality, logistics and delivery for materials
• Responsible for the integration of supplier’s capabilities, logistics, and service requirements of Unilever manufacturing sites
• Execution of Innovation Projects and Management of Promotions
• Translation of price trends into local conditions (tariffs, taxes, logistics, etc)
• Communication of price trend in its totality to the local Finance team as an input to the business plan
• Development of contingency plans and alternatives to ensure supply security for the MCO
• Drive and support the implementation of VIP savings and creditor terms for the specific set of countries/MCO's
• Drive R&P opportunities in alignment with the supply chain and MCO business strategy
• Efficient, timely and transparent communication to internal customers

Responsibilities
Manage the MCO supply network

• Drive the implementation of performance metrics, tools and processes to optimise procurement activities.
• Monitor overall performance of the supply network and ensure continuous improvement.
• Directly lead cross-functional teams to improve integration and efficiency across the supply network.
• Handle complex operational issues through the use of data analysis and provide options using generally defined practices
• Identify and build partnerships with key suppliers on an operational level
• Ensure clear SC direction and adoption within the local supply base

Execute Global/Regional programs in the MCO

• Support implementation of procurement strategies for a specific set of countries
• Execute cost savings and innovation programs based on sourcing strategies and trial results.
• Execute the rationalization strategy for suppliers, materials, and services to meet Unilever's business requirements.

Align Procurement programs to deliver on MCO requirements

• Collaborate with Planning and Sourcing Units to establish short-term business objectives.
• Ensure the satisfaction of Unilever's internal customers with the services provided by the procurement organization.
• Provide operational feedback during supplier negotiations/selection

Manage local Procurement resources

• Establish clear and measurable goals that challenge their team to continuously improve
• Lead their team to meet goals and objectives in support of the overall Unilever strategy
• Provide coaching and mentor resources to develop a high performing team

Experience Required
Essential:

• University degree
• At least 5 years experience in Procurement or Supply Management
• Experience on large-scale change management projects

Preferred

• Experience in international assignments

Application Closing Date
27th November, 2014

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online