Head - Procurement - Logistics

Procurement Logistics Head

JOB PURPOSE:

Are you passionate to drive continuous buying competitiveness in Turkey logistics? Then this role is tailored for you.

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE:

- Lead E2E procurement operations and contracting for METSA markets, including Turkey, India, Pakistan, South Africa, Israel etc. Deliver sourcing strategy

- Implement through contracting and negotiations for full Logistics portfolio including

- Transportation (Inbound and outbound) and Warehouse activities of chilled and ambient warehouses, support to IC distributors warehouse costs.

- Build strategic partnerships, establish and maintain key relationships with logistics providers to drive innovation and sustainability across the supply chain

- Understanding market conditions as well as forecasting future markets trends

- Planning and Executing Procurement Decisions of who to buy from, how to buy, when to buy

- Collaborate with key stakeholders across the business to drive strategic initiatives

- Working closely with Internal Operations team and External Supply Partners (3rd party logistics provider, warehouses) to drive key initiatives

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Experiences & Qualifications:

- Either a Degree with at least 10 years experience in Procurement / Logistics / Supply Chain Management

- Relevant Experience in Procurement / operations of Transportation services

- Proven price Negotiation & communications skills

- Turkish & English Knowledge

Experience Required:

- Buying, supplier selection, negotiation and contracting skills

- Strategic sourcing knowledge

- Supply market and FMCG knowledge

- Experience on project, tender management

- Financial analysis and reporting

- Proficiency in MS Excel, Word and Power Point

- SAP and Digital sourcing Platforms knowledge (advantage)

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills

- Demonstrated and proven leadership capabilities

Skills:

- Procurement Expertise: Proven procurement experience, preferably in the procurement and logistics sector, with a deep understanding of strategic sourcing, contracting strategies, and supplier partnerships.

- Business Acumen: Extensive international business experience, with a proactive approach to identifying and developing opportunities in METSA and global markets.

- Negotiation & Relationship Building: Strong negotiation skills and a talent for building and maintaining supplier relationships, with cultural sensitivity and a global perspective.

- Leadership & Team Development: A people-first leader with exceptional interpersonal skills, capable of driving results while nurturing team growth and development.

- Results-Oriented: A drive for results, with a focus on achieving ambitious targets and making a tangible impact on Unilever's sustainability agenda.

Leadership

- You are an inclusive motivator of people. Your team deliver with real passion, growing and learning from each other whilst delivering quick wins.

- You are still responsible for your own results and as a manager, you also need to motivate others to deliver with passion, creating an inclusive and engaging climate around you. You can balance challenge with support and coaching. You understand the wider business context and you are emotionally intelligent enough to motivate people to deliver what is needed.

Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors

- PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Has emotional intelligence to take feedback, manage mood and motivations, and build empathy for others.

- PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Generates intensity and focus to motivate people to deliver results at speed. Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results.

- TALENT CATALYST: Invests in people - coaches individuals and teams to realize their full potential. Creates an inclusive climate, empowering everyone to be at their best.

- PURPOSE & SERVICE: Has , understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever.

- CONSUMER LOVE: Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs ofconsumers.

- BUSINESS ACUMEN: Creates sustainable growth with purpose, engaging different partners across the system for change.