Plastic Sustainability Senior Procurement Specialist - PCR EUROPE

Unilever seeks a Plastic Sustainability Senior Procurement Specialist for PCR Europe, based in Warsaw, Poland. The role involves sourcing post-consumer recycled materials, implementing sustainability strategies, and managing supplier relationships. Candidates should have a passion for sustainability, strategic sourcing skills, and experience in project management. The position offers hybrid work flexibility and opportunities for professional development, with a focus on delivering impactful results.
Plastic Sustainability Senior Procurement Specialist - PCR EUROPE

Location:

Warsaw, Poland

ABOUT UNILEVER

With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Our strategy begins with a purpose that places consumers at the heart of everything we do:
Brighten everyday life for all. Our goal is to deliver best-in-class performance with market-making, unmissably superior brands. Our organizational ambition centers around creating workplaces that foster equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging across all aspects of our business.

ABOUT PROCUREMENT

Part of the Supply Chain family, Procurement is responsible for over 30B Euro of material and services spend globally with more than 60,000 suppliers. Our strategy is ‘Procurement with Purpose’ and focuses on buying responsibly, buying better, and growing together with partners around the world.

JOB PURPOSE:

If you are passionate about sustainability, are looking to make a difference in Plastics and help Unilever achieve its commitments, then this role is just for you!

Unilever has made significant commitments on Plastics within its strategy to transition to a circular economy, including reducing our virgin plastic footprint by 30% by 2026 and collecting and processing more plastic than Unilever sells by 2025.

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES BE:
• Post Consumer Recycled sourcing Europe
• Benchmarking
• Support PCR Strategy implementation EU
• Contracting and Negotiation
• Forecasting
• Supplier relationship management
• Stakeholder management
• Work in cross-functional teams: R&D, Supply Chain, Planning, Finance, Legal and suppliers.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

Experience &

Qualifications:
• Passionate about Sustainability.
• Strategic sourcing and thinking
• Proven capabilities to work within a virtual global team.
• Experience in project management
• Experience in Commercial skills, Managing partnerships
• Supply market and FMCG knowledge

Skills:
• Knowledge in plastic sustainability, Circular Economy, and plastic waste management
• Understanding of Unilever’s Sustainability agenda
• Effective communication skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Buying & Negotiation skills
• Digital and data analytics knowledge
• Financial acumen for business cases and reporting

LEADERSHIP:

You are energized by delivering fantastic results and are an example to others. You focus on the Consumer and what they need, interpreting evidence and data smartly.

SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviours
• PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results.
• PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves.
• CONSUMER & CUSTOMER LOVE: Brings the voice of the consumer into everything we do.
• PURPOSEFUL IMPACT: Leadership is service to others.
• AGILITY: Explores the world around them, continually learning and developing their skills.
• TALENT CATALYST: Inspires people to grow.

WHAT WE OFFER
• Hybrid work and flexibility.
• Opportunities for development.
• Benefits:

life insurance, private medical care, pension fund, and more.
• Extra days off for personal care.

Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applicants from all walks of life.
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