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Procurement Assistant

Employer
Unilever
Location
Merseyside, Port Sunlight
Salary
Up to £33169 per annum
Closing date
13 Apr 2021

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Job Details

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a world leading global organisation, our global FMCG client (the powerhouse behind brands such as Walls, Persil, Magnum and Knorr) as a Procurement Assistant to be based in Port Sunlight, Wirral however working from home until COVID-19 restrictions are lifted therefore could be remote based (in the UK) if willing to travel to PS when required for meetings. This is a full-time temporary role for 6 months, paying up to £33,169 pro rata, per annum depending on experience.

Please note, an ASAP start is required.

Key Accountabilities

  • Procurement lead point of contact for PETA non-animal testing and vegan claims program. Responsible for providing supplier assurance that the relevant claims standards are met.
  • Submission of new project and brand requests into established process.
  • Analysis of existing database to provide input to Brand teams on current status.
  • Move the supplier assurance work to a pro-active approach.
  • Contacting suppliers to understand any issues and support them in completion of the on-line tool.

Key Requirements

  • Must have experience of representing a company to external suppliers and building relationships.
  • Buying experience is not essential (as is not required for this role) however an understanding of the relationship to suppliers would be beneficial.
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills. Power BI knowledge would also be beneficial.
  • Self-Management (priority setting, risk analysis, resources)
  • Take ownership and responsibility; have energy and drive
  • Be result and solution oriented; be able to solve (unexpected) problems (in short notice)
  • Excellent communication skills - able to work both with internal stakeholders and external suppliers
  • Analytical skills
  • Ability to work in virtual teams
  • Project management skills

Company

A job at Unilever is a career made by you, with development opportunities, benefits and a working culture that embraces diversity. So whether you’re looking for an internship, apprenticeship, graduate opportunities, or a job opening to progress your professional career, at Unilever you can shape your own path as you work with the brands and people that drive our sustainable business growth.

Company info
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Unilever
Location
Manpower UK Ltd
C/O Unilever HPC
Port Sunlight
Wirral
CH62 4ZD
United Kingdom

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