Procurement Manager – Consumer Insights Americas

Unilever; São Paulo; Presencial; BRL 180 000 - 340 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Unilever is seeking a Procurement Manager for Consumer Insights Americas in São Paulo, Brazil. You will lead the sourcing strategy, manage supplier negotiations, and drive value through analytics and AI-enabled tools.

The role demands strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and governance across the portfolio. You will partner with Marketing and Finance leaders to shape demand and investments, while delivering savings, cash improvements, and a robust governance framework.

Qualificações

• Experience in indirect procurement or marketing procurement.
• Experience in negotiating large-scale, high-complexity contracts.
• Ability to set direction, prioritize workloads, and build capabilities across the team.

Responsabilidades

• To lead the Consumer Insights portfolio sourcing strategy for Americas and implement it across the region.
• Own and lead strategic supplier and commercial negotiations across Americas – Consumer Insights portfolio.
• Drive portfolio transformation through supplier ecosystem optimisation, AI-enabled solutions, and data analytics.
• Lead daily portfolio operations, delivery of savings, and coaching of the team.

Conhecimentos

Strategic Thinking

Stakeholder Management & Influencing

Commercial Acumen

Leadership

Data-Driven Decision Making

Communication

Project & Change Management

Collaboration & Partnering

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Procurement Manager - Consumer Insights Americas page is loaded## Procurement Manager - Consumer Insights Americaslocations: São Paulo, Braziltime type: temps pleinposted on: Offre publiée aujourd'huitime left to apply: Date de fin: 23 septembre 2026 (Il reste 6 jour(s) pour postuler)job requisition id: R-1187363Unilever is currently hiring for a **Procurement Manager - Consumer Insights Americas****ABOUT UNILEVER**With 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 PURPOSE**Unilever 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. We are looking for talents that would like to join this exciting journey with us.In this role you will be part of the Marketing - Consumer Insights Team, which is responsible for Consumer and Market research data services. Managing agencies end-to-end, including contracting, annual negotiations, and strategic tool rollouts. In parallel you will act as first point of contact for queries in your area of responsibility. This environment creates opportunities for each team member to step into projects that fit with their skills and personal preferences.**WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE*** To lead the Consumer Insights portfolio sourcing strategy for Americas and be accountable for its implementation on the region, as well as to ensure that the global strategy is properly deployed across the respective markets.* Own and lead strategic supplier and commercial negotiations across Americas -Consumer Insights portfolio, representing approximately 35% total portfolio spend, to deliver sustainable value, strengthen supplier partnerships, and drive competitive advantage* Drive portfolio transformation through supplier ecosystem optimisation, AI-enabled solutions, and data & analytics innovations, identifying opportunities to simplify the supplier landscape, increase competition, and unlock new sources of value for the business* To manage and lead daily portfolio operations and sourcing processes within the Insights scope.* To Identify and deliver value adding sourcing activities and deliver cash through payment term extensions that ensure we achieve our business and procurement targets. Implementation and tracking of savings and cash, reporting and improving key performance indicators.* Partner with senior leadership in CMI, BGs, Finance, and Marketing to shape the agenda and influence demand, investment decisions, and portfolio evolution.* Drive governance, risk management, and compliance across the Consumer Insights portfolio, ensuring adherence to procurement policies, data privacy standards, and contractual frameworks.* Be a strong business partner with all key stakeholders to maintain trust and add value to the business. Act as first point of contact for relevant agency procurement related questions. Ensure the satisfaction of stakeholders with the services provided within your portfolio while ensuring compliancy of business users to procurement policies and contracts.* Delivering business growth and bottom-line impact. Key deliverables include savings and cash delivery, ROI, demand management, and cost avoidance.* Lead and develop a high-performing team, providing coaching, performance management, capability building, and succession planning.**WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED****Experiences & Qualifications*** Bachelor's degree* Advanced English written and verbal communication.* Experience and knowledge of indirect procurement or marketing procurement.* Experience in negotiating large-scale, high-complexity contracts.* Ability to set direction, prioritize workloads, and build capabilities across the team.* Strong business acumen with the ability to balance long-term strategic thinking and short-term execution needs.* Understanding of emerging trends in analytics, data platforms and AI-driven methodologies will be a strong differentiatior.**Skills*** Strategic Thinking* Stakeholder Management & Influencing* Commercial Acumen* Leadership* Data-Driven Decision Making* Communication* Project & Change Management* Collaboration & Partnering**Leadership*** You are an inclusive motivator of people. Your team delivers with real passion, growing and learning from each other whilst delivering quick wins.* You are still responsible for your own results and as a manager, you also need to motivate others to deliver with passion, creating an inclusive and engaging climate around you. You can balance challenges with support and coaching.Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life! This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.En tant qu'employeur responsable et inclusif, Unilever est attentif à la diversité et à la mixité de ses équipes. Nos recruteurs sont engagés et veillent à l'application de processus de recrutement non-discriminants.Tous nos postes sont ouverts aux personnes en situation de handicap et Unilever accompagne ses collaborateurs dans la mise en place d'éventuels aménagements de poste et de dispositifs d'accessibilité.