Unilever · 8 hours ago
Associate Procurement Director, Logistics, Wellbeing Collective
Hoboken US HQ
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$146K/yr - $219K/yr
8+ years expUnilever is seeking an Associate Procurement Director for their Wellbeing Collective, a key business unit focused on providing centralized services. This role will lead strategic sourcing for Logistics, managing supplier relationships and driving cost-saving initiatives across the US supply chain.
ConsumerFast-Moving Consumer GoodsFood and BeverageManufacturingPersonal Care and Hygiene
Responsibilities
Lead strategic sourcing of Logistics, Warehousing, and Transportation services using the 7-step Collaborative Procurement Methodology (CPM)
Establish multi-year sourcing strategies, including partnership strategies
Drive total cost of ownership (TCO) reductions and productivity improvements
Lead end-to-end sourcing processes: RFx, supplier selection, negotiations, and contract award
Source and manage 3PL and fulfillment partners
Ensure integration with WMS, TMS, and order management platforms
Support DTC and omnichannel distribution models
Develop and deliver cost savings programs and initiatives
Implement continuous improvement programs in collaboration with OpCos
Leverage benchmarking, technology platforms (including AI), and portfolio expertise to drive value
Build strong relationships with cross-functional teams (Supply Chain, R&D, Regulatory, Marketing)
Represent sourcing strategies before senior leadership (Contract Board, UPLT, OpCo LTs, WBC LT)
Ensure alignment and awareness of key transformational initiatives
Build market expertise to bring best capabilities to OpCos
Understand regulatory and legal issues; engage SMEs as needed
Protect Unilever and OpCos through deployment of purchasing agreements and contracts
Develop performance measurement frameworks with suppliers (SLAs, penalties, incentives)
Enable ongoing supplier relationship management, monitoring, and continuous improvement
Ensure contractual coverage and compliance, including Responsible Partner program
Demonstrate high energy, agility, collaborative spirit, and positive attitude
Champion Unilever’s values and procurement excellence
Qualification
Required
Outstanding communication skills: spoken, visual, and written
Be an influencer who gets things done with a high level of sustainability and effectiveness
A very high level of business acumen who can interact with and 'speak the language' of senior executives and general managers
Comfortable managing across organizational cultures, as the Wellbeing Collective is the bridge across Operating Companies, and between Operating Companies and the broader Unilever team
A minimum of a Bachelor Degree Supply Chain, Business, Engineering. MBA is a plus
Minimum 8 years general business experience in any Supply Chain function but preferably within Procurement (Packaging, Marketing and Business Services, Logistics, Contract Manufacturing)
Be an expert at stakeholder management and engagement
Benefits
Health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage)
Retirement savings benefits
Life insurance and disability benefits
Parental leave
Sick leave
Paid vacation and holidays
Access to numerous voluntary benefits
Company
Unilever
Unilever produces and supplies food, home care, beauty, and personal care products for daily consumer use.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.9MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2024-03-25Grant· $20.9M
1939-08-11IPO
Leadership Team
Fernando Fernandez
Chief Executive Officer
Sarah Mansfield
VP Global Media
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