Overview
Asst. Procurement Manager H&W Jobs in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India at Unilever
Title: Asst. Procurement Manager H&W
Company: Unilever
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Job Description
Job Title: Asst. Procurement Manager H&W
Reports to: Wellbeing Collective Procurement Manager Henry Yuan
Scope: Regional, Procurement, Wellbeing Collective
Location: Mumbai, India
Job Purpose
Unilever Welling Collective 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. Wellbeing Collective is the fastest-growing business in Unilever. With its camp in the US, it has expanded the territory globally, including China, Australia, India, EU, Mexico, Canada and more to come! If you want to play a pivotal role in supporting our global expansion by being in the Procurement, then this role is just for you! 
This position is majorly responsible for the success of LIQUID I.V. expansion to India and to some other regions as well as some of our other key Wellbeing brands. You must maintain strong relationships with suppliers and cross-functional teams, lead and optimize the procurement and business development process, and you are passionate about driving growth and reduce complexity for a new business
Lead
WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE:
Supplier Management: Identify and engage with local and international suppliers, establishing long-term partnerships that support quality, cost efficiency, and timely delivery of materials
Develop a deep understanding of quotation model that India CM is using and optimize the cost from RPM, ME and logistics perspectives.
Cost Management: Monitor procurement costs, negotiate favorable terms, and implement cost-saving initiatives with CM and RPM suppliers
Procurement Strategy: Support in the development and execution of procurement strategies tailored to the Indian market, ensuring alignment with the overall business objectives for LIQUID I.V.’s expansion.
Lead And Support
Cost Analysis for LIQUID I.V. global markets (China, Europe & Australia: Conduct cost analysis and monitor cost structures for localized production in Europe and Australia, identifying opportunities for cost optimization
Daily Operation support: work closely with local x-functional team (supply chain, R&D, QA, RA) and CM team to ensure the smooth production and OTIF
Performance Monitoring: work with local SC team and track supplier performance through KPIs, ensuring that suppliers meet quality, delivery, and cost expectations. Address any issues promptly.
Assist in supporting operational work not limited to LIQUID I.V.
What You Need To Succeed
Experience & Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in business, finance, supply chain management, or a related field is preferred
Strong understanding of supply chain management principles and procurement best practices
Minimum 3 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management, ideally in the FMCG or consumer health industry.
Skills
Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and build strong relationships with stakeholders and suppliers
Analytical mindset with the ability to analyze significant amount of data and make informed decisions
Knowledge of the Indian market and experience in managing procurement processes in India is highly preferred
Leadership
Entrepreneurship and ownership which are key to drive growth for a young business
Result driven, you are constantly on the lookout for better ways to do things, engaging and collaborating with others along the way.
As an individual working in Wellbeing, you are the one responsible for your own wellbeing and delivering high standards of work. You must also focus on the consumers and what they need.
