Hire.Seniors is pleased to offer this role as part of the MySTEP 2021 Programme, aimed at providing short term employment for those currently unemployed or in between jobs. The successful candidate, if selected to the Programme as a Participant, will be hosted by the Company named below for up to 6 months. Benefits: If selected to the Programme as a Participant , t he chosen candidate will: i) receive a fixed monthly allowance (subject to statutory contributions) for the duration of the placement at the Host Company (maximum 6 months). The allowance will be paid by Hire.Seniors on behalf of Khazanah Nasional. ii) be required to attend a) scheduled training organised by Hire.Seniors b) scheduled coaching/ counselling sessions organised by Hire.Seniors iii) be able to negotiate a mutually agreeable contract or employment terms with the Host Company should the Host Company decide to hire the Participant at the end of the hosting period Places in this Programme is limited, and we encourage you to promptly submit your application for this job if you meet the requirements and wish to be considered. The Company Unilever is a company with over 400 brand names and a presence in more than 190 countries. They are currently embarking on new actions and commitments to fight climate change, protect and regenerate nature and to preserve resources for future generations. The Company is now looking to hire a Procurement Operations Manager The Purpose of Role: The MYSG (Malaysia and Singapore) procurement is at the centre of delivering divisional / business priorities and growth – spread across Raw Material, Packaging Material, 3PM, Logistics & MBS. This role requires a procurement professional passionate to Learn & take up new challenges. Manage Packaging Procurement for MYSG across packaging streams (Bottles & closures, flexibles, decorations, customer packaging, folding cartons, Tea). Drive and support MYSG market procurement aligned with global direction and requirement of the Divisions delivering a competitive and differentiating value chain for the business together with Suppliers and internal stakeholders. Value cover all elements including cost competitiveness, innovation, quality and service and sustainability. The individual Able to thrive and contribute in a highly agile environment contributing to the growth & success of the business through future-fit and purpose led Market Procurement and Operations. Outstanding in idea generation, ideas that are forward thinking and that contribute to creating sustained competitive advantage. Strong at selling ideas to his/her business partners, internally and externally, translating these into effective proposals conveying value and communicating it accordingly. Appreciative of the value and impact of outstanding execution, Strong Bias for Action. Passion for digital learning and how digitization can enhance the procurement process, task automation and change data into insights. Genuinely committed to Unilever’s sustainably lead business model, connected with Unilever and the business agenda. Team Structure: (To refers to the composition of an individual team or of a multi-team system.) Reporting to: Procurement Manager – Malaysia and Singapore • Direct reports: NA • Indirect reports: NA Team Structure: Reporting to: Procurement Manager – Malaysia and Singapore Direct reports: NA Indirect reports: NA Key Responsibilities: End to end packaging sourcing strategy considering current and future needs of the business in sync the supply chain infrastructure and requisites. Work with global / regional teams to leverage on global deals for qualifying feedstocks Plan and lead negotiations making use of Digital tools like E tendering as applicable Supply Market Intelligence and Analysis - Collecting Relevant Information: Analyzing Supply and Demand Market within depth understanding of technologies, cost drivers and price trends & insights. Manage supply, invoicing and operational P2P issues that may arise between Suppliers and Unilever. Run cross-team / stakeholders ideation workshops on savings. Execute cost reduction & inflation mitigation opportunities and cash generation programs adding to the procurement targets. Drive and Support Sustainability programs in line with Unilever vision and commitments Ensure fundamentals for MYSG market are fully met and track underlying KPIs (USQS / RSP compliance, Resilience, contract, specs sign off, OTIF, quality incidents, complexity reduction) Bridge the communications, material price collation and query management (invoicing, orders, MDM, etc) between packaging vendors and MYSG collaborative manufacturers Ensure medium and long term capacity creation for all elements of the packaging to support business needs. Prepare and feed periodic material price forecast to the business to support pricing decisions Mold management for Rigid plastics • Maintain regular engagement with suppliers and key Unilever stakeholders, to review/resolve relationship issues and develop future business opportunities. Engage with R&D for alternate supplier & material approvals. Periodic packaging portfolio scorecard/report update and preparation Represent packaging portfolio for briefs to internal or external audience Key Stakeholders: Internal: Procurement (Global, Cluster, Local), R&D (Regional, local), Supply chain (Regional, local) Marketing (Regional, local), Finance, CD, All key stakeholders (WL1 - WL3). External: External suppliers, consultants / agencies. Travel: 25% within Malaysia & Singapore (to be evaluated as communicating normalizes) Requirements Essential Experience/Skill/Knowledge: University degree / MBA Supply Chain Management, Engineering or equivalent 4 to 6 years relevant procurement / supplychain experience in MNC context Negotiation skills, comprehensive understanding of procurement principles, procedures and processes. Excellent IT skills and experience with procurement systems SAP, Power BI, etc Basic Finance, Sales and Marketing knowledge Ability to proactively identify and solve issues using strong analytical and strong decision-making skills. Ability to engage with cross functional stakeholders Learning mindset • Self-starter & independent operator Bias for action and strong executor • Partnering, Influencing and collaboration Driving sustainability through Procurement Desirable Experience/Skill/Knowledge: Understanding and experience of packaging manufacturing/procurement Experience in working in a virtual team • Demonstrate project and information management skills. Change management Proven record of bringing the outside in (external perspective / best practices
To carry on business as private employment agency To recruit and place worker/s to another employer i) Vision : Our vision is to be the preferred partner for businesses seeking to hire experienced seniors, and to seniors seeking development, work and business opportunities. ii) Mission : Our mission is to equip, enable and empower seniors and retirees to lead purpose driven lives through gainful employment or business opportunities and thereby contribute to the nation’s growing socio-economic prosperity. iii) Objectives : We aim to help companies address resource challenges with an untapped pool of highly skilled and experienced resources; whilst also providing seniors / retirees with work and business opportunities that allow them to stay mentally active & contribute towards the working economy. iv) Core Values : Our core values consist of are anchored on Integrity and Honesty, to be a Trustworthy Partner to our Clients, and to make a positive difference every day. v) Corporate Strategy : • To establish strong partnerships with business/ corporations and experienced seniors by working in collaboration with each for best-fit and desired outcome • To work in partnership with government agencies, professional bodies to continue building sustainable pool of experienced seniors • To provide relevant skills training to prepare seniors who are returning to work or seeking to develop business skills www.hireseniors.my
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