Procurement Specialist Americas PMO

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Procurement Specialist – PMO Americas

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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 – Americas
, you will act as the strategic PMO partner for the Americas 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
Supplier Sustainability & Engagement
), partnering across geographies to embed best-in-class practices and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities
Regional PMO - Americas

• Act as PMO for procurement programs in the Americas - Business Unit (BU), enabling regional execution and alignment on cross-functional goals.
• Maintain the BU savings funnel, ensuring transparency, data accuracy, and regular stakeholder alignment.
• Represent Americas' 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

• Lead global supplier engagement initiatives to drive action on carbon footprint, responsible sourcing, sustainable packaging in collaboration with the Global Sustainability/ESG Team.
• Integrate sustainability into core procurement processes, ensuring supplier due diligence, traceability, and responsible sourcing are embedded across categories and regions.
• Develop and track procurement sustainability KPIs, aggregating regional inputs to align with TMICC's ESG targets and contributing to external sustainability reporting
• Co-develop low-impact materials and circular design practices in close partnership with R&I, Packaging, and suppliers, fostering innovation in regenerative sourcing
• Scale adoption of digital sustainability tools to monitor, assess, and improve supplier performance and transparency globally
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications
EXPERIENCES & QUALIFICATIONS :

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

This is an office-based role that requires 40% of time attendance to the site
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Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their 'Whole Self' to work and this includes you Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.