Ice Cream Indirect Marketing Procurement Assistant Manager

Job Title: Ice Cream Indirect Marketing Procurement Assistant Manager

Work Location: Unilever Thailand HQ

About Unilever 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.

Job Purpose

The Marketing Procurement Assistant Manager – Asia will play a pivotal role in enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of the Ice Cream business globally in the Marketing spend area. This role will work closely with cross-functional teams within the organization, including Marketing global-regional level, CMI, R&D and Finance, to streamline marketing procurement processes, focusing on high-impact solutions. As the Ice Cream BG transitions to a stand-alone company, this position will reduce complexity and accelerate collaborative decision-making to drive strategies and impactful business models, frameworks to drive growth, future-fit capabilities.

The successful candidate will drive category value through negotiations, technical and analytical skills to move our ice cream business towards the highest level of innovation, design and commercialisation, while ensuring equipment is timely delivered to all the countries under your portfolio. This role demands a proactive approach in building strong stakeholder relationships and delivering efficient sourcing strategies that align with Ice Cream BG’s business objectives. Regular engagement with the Global and Regional Leadership Team will ensure alignment and agility in the face of dynamic market needs.

Main Responsibilities:

• > Agency Contract Negotiation: Make sure best in class commercials in place by considering business needs
• Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain collaborative relationships with regional and local stakeholders, ensuring alignment with the Ice Cream business priorities and needs. Effectively manage expectations and streamline communication with Portfolio Leads and the senior stakeholders.
• Performance Monitoring: Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to procurement activities. Ensure that procurement strategies contribute positively to financial and operational targets.
• Portfolio Coordination: Work closely with BU Leads to ensure that regional execution aligns with the overarching global strategy. Define, adapt and implement procurement initiatives to maximize impact.
• Performance Improvement: Identify opportunities for efficiency and optimization within the marketing sourcing process. Drive performance by reducing fragmentation, focusing on high-impact areas, and executing sustainable sourcing strategies.
• Market Analysis: Conduct market research to stay informed about industry trends, supplier capabilities, and pricing dynamics. Use this information to make informed procurement decisions.
• Accountability for Results: Deliver on financial and operational KPIs, ensuring that procurement strategies contribute positively to business targets and Ice Cream’s growth agenda.
• Best Practices Sharing: Act as a subject matter expert for marketing procurement, bringing insights from BUs and sharing internal and external best practices across markets.

Experience & Qualification:

• A minimum of 5 years experience in procurement, within at least 2 years in marketing procurement under managerial roles within FMCG industry.
• Experience in managing complex marketing related portfolios across diverse categories,
• Understanding of supply chain and value chain management in the context of E2E marketing eco-system, ideally globally.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to balance long-term strategic thinking and short-term execution needs.
• Willingness to travel 20% of the time.

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