JOB PURPOSEYour role as a Category Procurement assistant is to help create top and bottom-line growth and value for Unilever and our strategic suppliers from a deep understanding of our Category strategies and deployment of our Procurement strategies in our business. This includes:Supporting material cost savings agendaSupporting the development of innovationsSupporting the sustainability agendaThis involves business engagement across functions within the EU Deo community like R&D, Brand, countries, Supply Chain, Quality, global procurement networks as well as suppliers. Exceptional communication skills, stakeholder management, bias for action, curiosity, influencing, strategy development and project management skills are key elements for the successful delivery in this role.WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE?Supporting material cost savings agenda:Steer cross functional team to deliver savings plan on time in full with follow up of actions and timelinesDrive ideation and funnel build with cross functional team: investigate potential opportunities, pitch and influence stakeholders to get project approved and resources allocatedSupporting the development of innovations:Ensure early Procurement & Supplier involvement in innovation and supply chain projects – acts as core team member during design and development phase to ensure launch on time in fullEnsure that projects are meeting optimal cost efficiency and aligned with our suppliersEnsure early Procurement & Supplier involvement in innovation and supply chain projects – acts as core team member during design and development phase to ensure launch on time in fullEnsure that projects are meeting optimal cost efficiency and aligned with our suppliersEnsure early Procurement & Supplier involvement in innovation and supply chain projects – acts as core team member during design and development phase to ensure launch on time in fullEnsure that projects are meeting optimal cost efficiency and aligned with our suppliersSupporting the sustainability agenda:Keep category PCR roadmap up to date based on latest projects and volume developmentSteer sustainability projects such as PCR inclusion in plastic packaging with cross functional team and suppliersKeep category PCR roadmap up to date based on latest projects and volume developmentSteer sustainability projects such as PCR inclusion in plastic packaging with cross functional team and suppliersWHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEEDUndergraduate degree in business administration, supply chain or equivalentFluent in EnglishExcel skillsOutstanding communication and influencing skillsTake ownership and responsibility; have energy and driveAnalytical skills that provide clear insights for actionDrive results together with the team; be able to work in networks; be able to work independentlyWorking in a virtual global environmentExternal orientation