#Vacancy: Procurement Operations Manager Job at Unilever Nigeria Plc

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Job Title: Procurement Operations Manager

Company: Unilever Nigeria Plc

Job Type: Full Time

Qualification: BA/BSc/HND  

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Job Field: Procurement / Store-Keeping

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Unilever Nigeria Plc -:Our brands are trusted everywhere and, by listening to the people who buy them, we've grown into one of the world's most successful consumer goods companies.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.                           

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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

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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.

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Experience Required:

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

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PREFERRED: – Experience in international assignments.

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