Unilever is currently hiring for a Procurement Coordinator Plastic Feedstock - Latin America based in Sao Paulo, Brazil

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　　The Assistant Procurement Manager- Resins LATAM, is responsible for the buying of HDPE, PP and PET resins for the Latam cluster, spend of 65 Mln Euros with a resins volumes of 45K Tons annually. This role is focused on developing business relationships with Global and Local Resin producers and bottle manufacturers. Mexico is primarily a import dependent market and the p erson in this role will interact with Sales Head of big petrochemical companies across suppliers in Mexico, US and Asia. On the customer front, primary customer will be RIGID packaging team. You'll be a part of the RIGID packaging team as well as work very closely with Latam packaging procurement team. Role is focused on developing long term supply partnership, negotiating resin contract and delivery saving projects, buying competitively, leading the forecasting process and driving strategic and digitization projects.

　　If you are a Leader and Influencer , s trong at selling ideas to your business partners, internally and externally, translating these into effective proposals conveying the total value and communicating it accordingly ; and a C hange M aker , you l isten to your stakeholders needs and provide workable solutions in line with corporate objectives . Outstanding in idea generation and contribute to creating sustained competitive advantage in Procurement , then we would love to hear from you!

　　 What you can expect from t he r ole ?

　　 Sourcing/portfolio strategy Execution of the global RESIN buying strategy. Responsible for delivering the end-to-end strategic RESIN. Drive sourcing projects which enable delivery on overall goals and objective Resilience- Alternative supplier and material approvals. Setting up Inventory Programme model. NMCI optimization/savings/buying performance. Competitively buy resins. Driving price transparency through directed buy or right to audit, indices change or optimization, competitive resin formulas using structured pricing mechanism on Polymer / Monomer / Logistic Cost / Financing Cost Alternate suppliers and material approvals, grade harmonization for scale and competitiveness, value chain disruption. Setting up imported supply chain for resin procurement and driving competitiveness in local markets. Creating direct interactions with the appropriate stakeholders / functional / operating teams within the business to drive buying behavior and change requirements. Price Risk management through Paper or Physical Hedge On Resins. Forecasting Responsible for price forecasting ensuring accuracy and completeness of the forecast economic assumptions and communicating timely to key business stakeholders forecast updates timely . Work with consultants like IHS, ICIS and CDI to deliver key insights. Contracting and negotiation Ensure compliance with defined procurement procedures-contracting, contract management process- contract boards, strategy councils. Close liaison with strategy and insights teams in identifying metrics, tools, and processes to optimize sourcing, supplier activities and efficiencies. Launching RFP's/ e-tenders within appropriate timelines . Ensuring Commercial Terms Contracts are signed off with Suppliers. Supplier relationship management Measuring and managing overall supplier performance . Ensure compliance to our responsible sourcing policy . L ead the rationalization of suppliers, materials and services that meet Unilever's business requirements. Support service, resilience, and quality strategies . Does this sound like you? Previous experience in a procurement role. Bachelor's Degree required ; master's degree preferred. Strong Analytical and negotiation skills Deliver on Cost, Saving and Portfolio related project. Good Power Point Skills Experienced in stakeholder and supplier management. Experience in managing business stakeholder relationships .Fluent in English Why Unilever?

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