Regional Procurement Lead

The Magnum Ice Cream Company; Hull and East Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global ice cream company is seeking a Regional Procurement Lead to manage end-to-end procurement processes and oversee the implementation of digital strategies. The role involves engaging with various procurement teams, ensuring compliance with local requirements, and managing data accuracy. Candidates should possess strong procurement expertise, experience in ERP transformations, and excellent program management skills. This full-time hybrid position offers opportunities for significant impact within a dynamic organization.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Agile work environment

Performance-driven culture

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in procurement processes including sourcing and contract management.
• Experience in procurement transformation or ERP deployment projects desired.
• Excellent program management skills, including planning and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary procurement representative for the Wave.
• Engage with local procurement teams to ensure alignment.
• Oversee procurement data cleansing and migration.

Skills

Expertise in procurement processes

Experience in procurement transformation

Knowledge of statutory requirements

Program management skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Collaborative mindset

Familiarity with ERP systems

Tools

SAP modules

Job description

Regional Procurement Lead

Location: Europe (United Kingdom, Netherlands, Spain)/Hybrid

Terms & Conditions: Full-time, hybrid, local contract

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.

Company Overview

The Magnum Ice Cream Company (formerly a division of Unilever) is now a standalone, independent, EUR 7.9 billion publicly listed company. 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.

Job Purpose

As part of our growth strategy, we are looking for a dedicated and knowledgeable Wave Procurement Lead for EU deployment, to oversee the end-to-end source-to-pay (S2P) process during our SAP S4/HANA and iValua implementation and mid-term digital procurement strategy. In this critical role, you will lead the transformation from current (“as-is”) to future (“to-be”) state, identifying and driving harmonization and simplification opportunities, standardizing data models, unifying process and technology, and overseeing data migration. You will work closely with global deploy leads, S2P Global Process Owner and cross-functional teams, ensuring data accuracy, consistency, integrity, and alignment with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary procurement representative for the Wave, interfacing with the Global Procurement Team
• Engage with local procurement teams (where available), supporting Supply Chain & Direct Procurement Leads, sourcing teams, and relevant SMEs to ensure alignment and readiness
• Provide oversight during the localisation of procurement processes and systems across markets, ensuring compliance with local statutory and operational requirements. Support markets in validating the global procurement template and proposing local adaptations, raising critical requirements to the Template Governance Board
• Oversee procurement data cleansing, mapping, migration, and validation during testing and cutover phases, ensuring accuracy for supplier master data, purchase orders, and contracts
• Collaborate with the Wave Change and Communications Manager to address procurement-related change impacts, training needs, and communication efforts
• Represent the procurement function in Wave and Global governance forums, providing updates on progress, risks, and issues
• Support issue resolution across procurement processes, including direct and indirect purchasing, invoice matching, and supplier management, escalating critical challenges to the Global Procurement team

What You Need to Succeed

• Strong expertise in procurement processes, including sourcing, contract management, purchase order management, and supplier relationship management
• Experience in procurement transformation or ERP deployment projects, with knowledge of SAP modules (e.g., MM, S2C, P2P) is desired
• Knowledge of statutory and regulatory requirements impacting procurement operations in the region
• Excellent programme management skills, including planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, particularly for data quality and operational readiness
• Effective communication and influencing skills, with the ability to work in a matrixed environment and manage diverse stakeholders
• Collaborative mindset and ability to manage ambiguity across multiple markets and teams
• Familiarity with ERP systems, data migration processes, and procurement system integrations is desired

What You Can Expect

• A unique mix of global scale & start-up spirit—€7.9 bn powerhouse with an agile, entrepreneurial mindset. We’re building a new high growth Ice Cream company from the ground up.
• Career without limits—42 markets, international opportunities, and fast-tracked growth.
• A performance-driven culture—Freedom to act, disrupt and grow – your success is measured by impact.
• A company that celebrates joy, innovation, and purpose—We create extraordinary careers, just like our ice cream creates extraordinary moments.

About Magnum Ice Cream Company

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.

The Magnum Ice Cream Company (formerly Part Of Unilever) 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. Here’s What Defines Success In Our Organization :

• We are all about growth
• We operate with speed and simplicity
• We win together with fun
• We boldly innovate to disrupt our industry
• We care and challenge
• We are experts in the Ice Cream Category

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Application Process

Please apply online and do not forget to upload your CV. Your application will be reviewed against the requirements, and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date, with an update on the status of your application.