Fulltime Assistant Procurement Manager at Unilever Rotterdam

Beschrijving

As an Assistant Global Procurement Manager at Unilever in Rotterdam, you’ll take on a vital role in managing global sourcing strategies.

What are you going to do:

In this fulltime position, you’ll join the Global Naturals Procurement team and support the end-to-end buying responsibilities for Unilever’s Animal Proteins category. You’ll focus on driving cost efficiencies, ensuring supply continuity, and enabling Unilever’s commitments to animal welfare. With a global remit covering Chicken Meat and Seafood, and regional coordination across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas, you’ll work closely with internal teams like R&D, Finance, and Sustainability, and build long-term relationships with suppliers.

Your Responsibilities

• Assist in developing global procurement strategies for animal proteins like meat, eggs, and seafood

• Drive cost savings, value creation, and ensure supply resilience through strong sourcing strategies and negotiations

• Lead global responsibility for sourcing chicken and seafood, and support the implementation of Unilever’s Cage Free and High Animal Welfare initiatives

• Manage existing supplier relationships and scout for new partnerships aligned with global sourcing goals

• Work cross-functionally with global teams to align category plans and contribute to key innovations and technology improvements

What we offer:

• A gross monthly salary between €3,700 and €5,000, depending on experience;
• Travel cost reimbursement or public transport compensation;
• A chance to help shape global sourcing strategies and drive sustainability;
• Opportunities for learning, growth, and international collaboration;
• Pension and vacation days from your first working day;
• An open, diverse, and supportive team culture.

What we ask:

• At least finished hbo preferably in Supply Chain, Procurement, or Business;
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Procurement or Supply Chain; experience in FMCG is a plus;
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills;
• Fluent in English; another European language is a plus;
• A “can-do” mentality, strong communication skills, and experience working cross-functionally.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Middelbare school, HBO, Universiteit

Location

Rotterdam

Working hours per week

40

Type of Contract

Fulltime (startersfunctie), Fulltime (ervaren)

Salary indication

Tussen €3.850 en €4.800 Per maand

Responsible for

Drive global procurement for animal proteins, ensuring supply security, cost savings, and supporting Unilever’s animal welfare and sustainability commitments.

Published at

26-05-2025

Extra informatie

Status

Open

Opleidingsniveaus

Middelbare school

Plaats

Rotterdam

Dienstverbanden

Fulltime (startersfunctie)

Gepubliceerd op

26-05-2025