AM Procurement PC

Unilever is currently hiring for AM Procurement Personal Care - PakistanFunction: Procurement PakistanWork Level: WL1Reports to: Procurement Manager PCScope: ProcurementLocation: Karachi HOTerms & Conditions: Full-TimeAbout UnileverWith 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world.At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.Job PurposeUnilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world. If you’re passionate about (Driving Impact) then this role is just for you!What Will Your Main Responsibilities BeDevelop and execute sourcing strategy for Pakistan’ Personal Care Business, while aligning with Global Procurement frameworks and cluster buying strategies. Decides who to buy from, how to buy & when to buy, with relevant portfolio teams Monitor Pakistan and global market dynamics—FX, commodity indices, supply disruptions, regulatory changes—and translate insights into buying recommendations Deliver annual savings, NMI, Market Insights and productivity targets Support the business with accurate price forecasting. Prepare information on purchase price/trend and conditions to enable proper budgeting and cash forecasting Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationship with key suppliers to ensure quality, service, and innovation. Responsible for the integration of supplier capabilities, logistics, and service requirement of Unilever manufacturing sites. Operational Excellence: manage the procurement process, ensuring timely delivery of materials and services while optimizing supply chain performance. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams (Finance, Supply Chain, R&D & Brands) to align procurement activities with business needs. Deliver Operation Cash Flow and Working Capital plans for specific materials/services and suppliers To directly lead or co-ordinate large procurement projects him/herself as needed and continuously improve ways of working and optimize procurement activities To lead the rationalization of suppliers, materials and services that meet Unilever's business requirements In the context of our Partnerships Strategy, to identify, develop and manage strategic business relationships to enable implementation of the Unilever growth strategy, revenue achievement and new product development initiatives Development of contingency plans and alternatives to ensure supply security. Build material resilience strategy and plans Ensure adherence to Unilever procurement policies, ethics, sustainability principles, and supplier compliance requirements Maintain accurate data, contracts, coverage positions, and system hygiene across tools (SAP, Coupa and other portals) Experiences & Qualifications Education: Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field. Experience: +2 years in procurement or supply chain management.SkillsStrong negotiation and supplier management skillsExcellent analytical and problem-solving skills & ability to think out of the boxExceptional communication and interpersonal skillsHigh cultural agility & stakeholder management across Pakistan and global teamsLeadershipYou are energized by delivering fantastic results. You are an example to others – both your results and your resilience. You are constantly on the lookout for better ways to do things, engaging and collaborating with others along the way. As an individual you are the one responsible for your own wellbeing and delivering high standards of work. You must also focus on the Consumer and what they need. You are humble and have your head up, looking around to interpret evidence and data smartly, spot issues and opportunities to make things better. Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results. Has an owner’s mindset, using data and insight to make decisions. PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Actively builds own wellbeing and resilience. CONSUMER LOVE: Whatever their role, always looks for better ways to serve consumers. Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers. PURPOSE & SERVICE: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever. AGILITY: Explores the world around them, continually learning and developing their skills. 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.