Procurement Social Sustainability Senior Manager

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Procurement Social Sustainability Senior Manager

Sector: Environment, Supply Chain and Procurement
Role: Senior Manager
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time

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. At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our collaborative and flexible working environment.

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
Be a part of Unilever's journey to become a global leader in sustainability. Our Business Operations Social Sustainability Procurement team is embarking on an exciting journey as it implements its new Livelihoods strategy and program. This role requires someone with a passion for social impact, excellent stakeholder management communication skills, project delivery, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in a global team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
In this role, you will work closely with the whole Social Sustainability team to manage Livelihoods programs (Living Wage, Smallholder farmers livelihoods, Human Rights). You will be responsible for the delivery of various projects, business partnering with Business Groups, leadership, and colleagues in different geographies, and acting as a subject matter expert in Living Wage.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
EXPERIENCES & QUALIFICATIONS
• Experienced in strategic supplier programs in sustainability, living wage, human rights, social impact, or responsible sourcing.
• Expertise in Living Wage.
• Previous team management roles.
• Long-term strategy planning and execution.
• Experience with large-scale, complex projects.
• Willingness to travel (10-20% of the time).

SKILLS
Strategy
• Implement and drive multi-year strategy.
• Collaborate globally to tailor strategies for maximum impact.
• Design performance-oriented programs with clear end goals and tracking methods.
External Relationship Management
• Ensure suppliers understand and meet Unilever's social sustainability expectations.
• Manage relationships with implementing partners.
Internal Business Partnering
• Influence and sell ideas to business partners.
Technical & Behavioral Skills
• Understand socially responsible sourcing and human rights issues in supply chains.
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage cross-functional stakeholders.
• Fluent in English.

LEADERSHIP
• You are an inclusive motivator of people, responsible for your own results and motivating others to deliver with passion.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, or any other basis protected by applicable law.