Indirect Marketing Proc. Assistant Manager

Join the Magnum Ice Cream Company – Marketing Procurement Assistant Manager – Americas Location: Tultitlán, Mexico / hybrid. The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an independent, publicly listed global ice cream leader, formerly part of Unilever. We are building a high‑growth business from the ground up, focused on innovation, speed, and consumer experience. Job Purpose The Marketing Procurement Assistant Manager – Americas plays a pivotal role in enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of the Ice Cream business globally in the Marketing spend area. Working closely with cross‑functional teams, you will streamline marketing procurement processes, focusing on high‑impact solutions and driving categories toward the highest level of innovation, design, and commercialisation. Key Responsibilities Build and maintain collaborative relationships with regional and local stakeholders, ensuring alignment with the Ice Cream business priorities. Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to procurement activities, ensuring that procurement strategies contribute positively to financial and operational targets. Work closely with BU Leads to ensure that regional execution aligns with the overarching global strategy and define, adapt and implement procurement initiatives to maximize impact. Identify opportunities for efficiency and optimisation within the marketing sourcing process, driving performance by reducing fragmentation and executing sustainable sourcing strategies. Conduct market research to stay informed about industry trends, supplier capabilities, and pricing dynamics, using this information to make informed procurement decisions. Act as a subject matter expert for marketing procurement, sharing best practices across markets and ensuring procurement strategies contribute to business growth. What You Need to Succeed Proven experience in marketing procurement with a focus on strategy creation and stakeholder engagement. Strong capability in contract negotiation, data‑driven decision‑making, and change management. Experience coordinating across functions and markets in a fast‑paced, agile environment. Ability to manage complex projects and drive solutions that are region‑specific while aligning with global strategies. Experiences, Qualifications Minimum 5 years in procurement, with at least 2 years in marketing procurement under managerial roles within the FMCG industry. Experience managing complex marketing portfolios across diverse categories. Strong business acumen and the ability to balance long‑term strategic thinking with short‑term execution needs. Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time. Skills Stakeholder Management and influencing across functions. Excellent communication; ability to present clear, engaging messages. Data‑driven decision‑making and sourcing performance measurement. Contract negotiation and supplier relationship management. Project management and analytical skills for supplier and competitive analysis. What You Can Expect Global scale and start‑up spirit – a €7.9 bn powerhouse with an agile, entrepreneurial mindset. Career growth – 42 markets, international opportunities, and fast‑tracked growth. Performance‑driven culture – freedom to act, disrupt and grow; success measured by impact. Company culture of joy, innovation, and purpose – extraordinary careers and memorable moments. Equal Opportunity Employer Magnum Ice Cream Company embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life. 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. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr