Ice Cream – Subject Matter Expert Vendor Master Data

Note: Deadline for applying is 23.59 the day before the Job Posting End Date.

UNILEVER IS LOOKING FOR AN ICE CREAM – Subject Matter Expert Vendor Master Data

Location: #TMICC The Netherlands (Amsterdam) PREFERRED, United Kingdom (London)

Full-time: Yes

Local conditions apply  

For the recruitment of this position, we would like to emphasize that local conditions apply to the position and for this vacancy in principle we will consider candidates based in the set locations. If you are based outside of these locations and you are interested to apply, please feel free to do so but at this stage we will not take your application forward. We will only consider your application if a decision is made to also recruit outside of the set locations.

The Ice Cream division at Unilever is preparing to stand on its own, aiming to become an independent, EUR 8.3 billion publicly listed company by the end of 2025. We’re on a mission to create the ultimate snacking company.​ A place where growth, innovation, founder and ownership mentality, and performance are cultivated and rewarded. And where we craft extraordinary ice cream experiences - transforming ordinary moments into lasting memories.​ Because we know, life tastes better with ice cream.​

The Magnum Ice Cream Company is all about growth. Growing our business. Growing our customers’ businesses. Growing our people’s careers.​ Growth begins with empowerment. So we free our people to be innovative, responsible entrepreneurs, driven and equipped to give our consumers more amazing products and unforgettable moments – and having fun doing it.​  

With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry.  We have been taking pleasure seriously for more than 100 years, serving happiness with every lick or scoop of ice cream for generations.  

We are investing to unlock the full growth potential of The Magnum Ice Cream Company as a standalone entity, once we separate from Unilever, which is planned to happen before the end of 2025.  

We dream big but keep things simple to act fast.​ 

If you want to grow with us, make an impact, and shape the future of Ice Cream, this is the place for you! 

JOB PURPOSE:

As part of our growth strategy, we are looking for a dedicated and knowledgeable

Vendor Master Data SME (Subject Matter Expert), to oversee the end-to-end process, build and implementation during our SAP S4/HANA (ERP) implementation and mid-term digital procurement strategy. This critical role involves scoping, cleansing, managing, maintaining, and enriching the accuracy and integrity of vendor master data, ensuring compliance with standards and policies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

All responsibilities are centered around Procurement’s procure-to-pay domains:

• Data scoping and Cleansing:
  Develop scope of vendor records for migration, considering the contracting process and cleansing activities at the source:

  • Deactivation of obsolete extensions

  • Deactivation of outdated records

  • Closure of long-standing open items

  • Enrichment of missing data (e.g., postal codes)

• Data Governance & Quality:

Develop and enforce policies for vendor data, monitor data quality, identify and resolve inconsistencies, and ensure data accuracy and completeness in key systems and develop knowledge transfer with GBS function

• Vendor Onboarding & Maintenance:
  Oversee the creation and ongoing maintenance of vendor master data, including collecting required documentation (e.g., W-9s, TINs, responsible partner and SQA) and enriching profiles with missing information and develop knowledge transfer with GBS function

• Data Integrity & Standardization:
  Drive initiatives to centralize vendor data, remove duplicates, and standardize processes for data management, enhancing the overall reliability of vendor information. 

• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  Work closely with IT, Finance, Procurement, GBS and other teams to implement and enhance data management tools and ERP systems. 

• Process Improvement:
  Participate in initiatives to improve and automate vendor master data processes, ensuring they align with company goals and regulatory standards. 

This role will exist in its current form until the end of 2027.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, Supply Chain Management or a related field

• Proven experience with SAP systems specific to procurement, preferably in the context of SAP S4/HANA and contingent workforce applications

• Strong understand of the Source to Pay process and procurement best practices

• Broad understanding of procurement processes

• Strong track record of driving change and innovation, with the ability to think outside the box and embrace an agile and growth mindset.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate, influence and engage effectively with diverse stakeholders across business and technical functions to achieve project milestones.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, detail-oriented, with the ability to translate business requirements into practical data solutions and driving results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Excellent proficiency in written and verbal communication in English, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and concisely to diverse stakeholders.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office solutions, including SharePoint, Teams, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance standards related to procurement.

• Result-oriented with a strong focus on delivering high-quality outcomes.

• Proactive and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to travel globally to support market-specific requirements during design, build and deployment of the project.

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?

Unilever is the place where you can be yourself and bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world. We offer an exciting & dynamic work environment where you can make things happen. Furthermore, we offer some great reward and benefits!   

• Attractive total remuneration package; excellent company pension, bonus and share scheme.  

• Flexible cross-disciplinary career opportunities and a wealth of training opportunities & wellbeing resources whenever and wherever.   

• Plenty of company-paid holidays to further ensure your work-life balance is maintained.   

• We encourage an inclusive culture, which comes to life with interchangeable public holidays, paid paternity leave of 6 weeks and our transgender policy.   

• Under the Hybrid Working principles, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 40% in the office or at customers, suppliers or partners to connect and collaborate.  For the time you work from home, we will ensure you are well equipped. When you are at the office, you can enjoy our tasty canteen with prepped food and own products. 

• Informal culture and being the first one trying our new products.    

• My Fitness Plan (reduction on your Fitness Subscription).  

• Home work allowance 

• Company laptop and mobile phone 

• Green Mobility Policy 

EXCITED?

Join Unilever and our team! To apply, you must do so online. Please do not forget to upload your CV and a motivation letter.  Your application will be reviewed against our requirements, and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date to provide you with an update on the status of your application.  

Looking forward to meeting you!    

Please note this is a Direct Search led by Unilever. Applications from agencies will not be accepted, nor will fees be paid for unsolicited CVs.   

Equal Opportunity Employer: Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, parenthood, pregnancy or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against.

By highlighting the gender diversity at the workplace, Unilever encourages women equally men to apply. If you look for a job after a long career break or after any type of leave, do not hesitate to apply.

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