Assistant Procurement Manager - Ice Cream

The Magnum Ice Cream Company; Ümraniye; On-site; TRY 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Ice Cream Company located in Ümraniye, Turkey, seeks an experienced Assistant Procurement Manager to oversee procurement activities and ensure effective strategies are in place for raw materials. The ideal candidate will have a university degree and 3-5 years of experience in procurement or supply chain. Fluency in English and Turkish is essential for this role. Join us as we shape the future of Ice Cream!

Benefits

Career without limits

Performance-driven culture

Unique mix of global scale & start-up spirit

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 – 5 years of experience in Procurement or Supply Chain.
• Experience with raw materials procurement.
• A university degree in industrial, foods or chemical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement of raw materials for different sites.
• Develop strategies to mitigate inflation and create savings.
• Collect and analyze market information.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Negotiation skills

Fluency in English and Turkish

Education

University/Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Looking for Your Dream Job? Join The Magnum Ice Cream Company!

Assistant Procurement Manager - Ice Cream

Reports to: Procurement Manager

Scope: Türkiye

Location: Istanbul-Ümraniye

Terms & Conditions: Full Time

About The Magnum Ice Cream Company

The Magnum Ice Cream Company is investing to unlock the full growth potential of The Magnum Ice Cream Company as a standalone entity, once we separate from Unilever. We are building a new high growth Ice Cream company from the ground up. If you want to grow with us, make an impact, and shape the future of Ice Cream, this is the place for you!

Main Job Purpose

The main purpose of the role is to guarantee the perfect execution of the Procurement Strategy into related categories. It considers not only the category itself, but also the factories and other areas in the Supply Chain. It links the main projects and materials strategies into the P&L of the category and in the daily routines of factories in Turkey while managing the major transformational projects in procurement.

Main Responsibilities

• Part of the procurement team, responsible for all purchase commercial and/or operational activities
• Manage procurement of raw materials for different Unilever sites
• Responsible for the effective management of procurement and operations raw materials
• Build or support local procurement strategic plan
• Collecting, monitor and manage market information, provide analysis and price forecasts
• Delivering KPIs such as savings & inflation mitigation, cash, incident management etc.
• Developing and implement strategies to mitigate inflation and create savings for respective portfolios.
• Improving relationship and service with suppliers
• Handling operational issues when they arise.

What You Will Need To Succeed

Experiences & Qualifications

• University/ Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably from industrial, foods or chemical engineering
• Minimum 3 – 5 years of experience required in Procurement or Supply Chain
• Fluency in English and Turkish is a must.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability communicate across all levels of the organization
• Ability to work in a fast paced, high change environment
• Analytical thinking and proven ability to solve problems and sustain results through a data driven process
• Negotiation & commercial skills
• Managing complexity of Materials
• Working with multi interfaces skills
• Able to work with a variety of IT systems and have a strong knowledge of MS Office
• Must be a self-starter with strong accountability & responsibility leadership standards

Leadership

• You 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: 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.

What You Can Expect

• A unique mix of global scale & start-up spirit—€8.3bn 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.

Additional Information

• As publicly announced, Unilever will separate its Ice Cream business which is expected by the end of 2025. This role will transfer to the new Ice Cream company.
• 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.
• For the recruitment of this position, local conditions apply to the position.

Application Process

ARE YOU EXCITED TO CRAFT THE ICE CREAM FUTURE?

To apply, you must do so online. Please upload your CV and a motivation letter. Your application will be reviewed against our requirements, and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date to provide you with an update on the status of your application.

EEO & Disclaimer

Disclaimer: 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. Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity and inclusion. If you require any support or access requirements, please advise us at the time of your application so we can support you through your recruitment journey.

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