Indirect Marketing Proc. Assistant Manager

Unilever; Estado de México; Presencial; MXN 600,000 - 800,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading company in the ice cream sector seeks a Marketing Procurement Assistant Manager to enhance marketing spend efficiency. The role involves stakeholder management, performance monitoring, and strategic procurement initiatives to support business growth. Candidates should have significant procurement experience and strong negotiation skills, with a focus on innovation and collaboration across functions.

Formación

• At least 5 years of procurement experience, with 2 years in managerial roles.
• Experience managing complex marketing portfolios.

Responsabilidades

• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders.
• Track KPIs related to procurement activities.
• Conduct market analysis for procurement decisions.

Conocimientos

Stakeholder management

Communication

Data-driven decision-making

Negotiation

Market trend insight

Project management

Building strategic supplier partnerships

Analytical skills

Educación

Bachelor's Degree

Descripción del empleo

Job description – Indirect Marketing Proc. Assistant Manager

Location: Tultitlán

Terms & Conditions:

If you are in the Unilever Ice Cream business or considering working for it, you will join a global leader with €7.9bn turnover in 2023. The Ice Cream sector is part of the growing 1 trillion snacking and refreshment industry, with strong brands like Wall’s, Magnum, and Ben & Jerry’s. We plan to separate from Unilever by November 2025 to unlock further growth potential under a new ownership structure.

Unilever Ice Cream is committed to developing talent and offering career growth opportunities within the new organization. We aim to create joyful, innovative products that bring happiness and memorable moments to consumers worldwide.

About Ice Cream: Life Tastes Better With Ice Cream

With over 100 years of experience, Unilever Ice Cream is the largest global ice cream company, operating in over 60 countries with 35 brands, including three billion-Euro brands. We focus on innovation, quality, and sustainability to deliver delightful experiences that make life taste better.

We are dedicated to creating innovative, responsible products that spark happiness and community engagement. Our team is serious about happiness and committed to crafting the coolest products with warm hearts.

Job Purpose

The Marketing Procurement Assistant Manager – Americas will enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of marketing spend within the Ice Cream business globally. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams at global and regional levels, including Marketing, CMI, R&D, and Finance, to streamline procurement processes, focusing on high-impact solutions. As the business transitions to a standalone company, this position aims to reduce complexity and foster collaborative decision-making to support growth and future capabilities.

The successful candidate will negotiate, analyze, and drive innovation, design, and commercialization in the ice cream sector, ensuring timely delivery of equipment across the portfolio. Building stakeholder relationships and aligning sourcing strategies with business objectives are key responsibilities. Regular engagement with leadership will ensure agility and strategic alignment.

Key Responsibilities

• Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain relationships with regional and local stakeholders, ensuring alignment with business priorities and managing expectations effectively.
• Performance Monitoring: Track KPIs related to procurement activities and ensure strategies meet financial and operational targets.
• Portfolio Coordination: Collaborate with BU Leads to align regional execution with global strategy and implement impactful procurement initiatives.
• Performance Improvement: Identify opportunities for efficiency, reduce fragmentation, and execute sustainable sourcing strategies.
• Market Analysis: Conduct research on industry trends, supplier capabilities, and pricing to inform procurement decisions.
• Accountability for Results: Deliver on KPIs, contributing to business growth and operational targets.
• Best Practices Sharing: Act as a subject matter expert, sharing insights and best practices across markets.

What You Need to Succeed

• Proven experience in marketing procurement, including strategy creation, sourcing plans, and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to coordinate across functions and markets in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency in contract negotiation, data-driven decision-making, and change management.
• Capability to manage complex projects with region-specific solutions aligned with global strategies.

Experiences & Qualifications

• At least 5 years of procurement experience, with a minimum of 2 years in managerial marketing procurement roles within FMCG.
• Experience managing complex marketing portfolios across categories.
• Understanding of supply chain and value chain management, ideally globally.
• Strong business acumen, balancing strategic and operational needs.
• Willingness to travel approximately 20% of the time.

Skills

• Stakeholder management and influence.
• Excellent communication skills for engaging diverse audiences.
• Data-driven decision-making capabilities.
• Negotiation skills balancing cost, quality, and goals.
• Market trend insight and supply chain knowledge.
• Project management proficiency.
• Building strategic supplier partnerships.
• Analytical skills for supplier and market analysis.

Unilever values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and encourages applicants to bring their whole selves to work. We support accessibility and invite applicants to specify any needs during the recruitment process.