Unilever

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Job Description: • Lead the definition and implementation of the global Contract Manufacturing strategy for Unilever Prestige • Partner with senior Brand, Supply Chain, and R&D leadership to translate brand innovation pipelines into a manufacturing footprint • Drive development of the U.S. & International manufacturing strategy • Serve as the primary procurement lead for all major CM initiatives • Build a strategic supplier base that supports innovation and service reliability • Lead and coach the extended team to deliver against annual cost, cash, and service objectives • Identify and deliver transformation opportunities across the manufacturing ecosystem • Champion collaboration across Prestige brands • Represent Prestige Procurement in key business forums Requirements: • Proven ability to design and lead global sourcing and manufacturing strategies across diverse product portfolios • Deep understanding of external manufacturing models, cost structures, and capacity management • Advanced skill in complex contract negotiation, supplier development, and value-engineering programs • Strong command of cost modeling, scenario planning, and risk analysis • Proficient in leveraging digital analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Excel) • Skilled at influencing senior stakeholders across Supply Chain, Finance, R&D, and Brand organizations • Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop teams • Comfortable operating within ambiguity Benefits: • health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage) • retirement savings benefits • life insurance and disability benefits • parental leave • sick leave • paid vacation and holidays • access to numerous voluntary benefits