Assistant Procurement Manager Foods, Greater Asia – Collaborative Manufacturing
Job Title: Assistant Procurement Manager Foods, Greater Asia – Collaborative Manufacturing
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
🌏 Shape the future of some of Unilever's most loved food brands across Greater Asia.
At Unilever, we believe business can be a force for good. We're looking for a talented Assistant Procurement Manager to join our Foods Procurement team and drive strategic sourcing, supplier partnerships, cost excellence, and sustainability initiatives across the Greater Asia Collaborative Manufacturing portfolio.
This is an exciting opportunity to influence regional business performance, lead value creation projects, and work with cross-functional teams across Thailand, the Philippines, and other key markets.
What You'll Do
As Assistant Procurement Manager, you will:
✅ Develop and execute sourcing strategies for Collaborative Manufacturing (CM) portfolios
✅ Drive savings, productivity, innovation, and sustainability initiatives
✅ Manage and strengthen relationships with strategic manufacturing partners and suppliers
✅ Lead cost modeling, benchmarking, negotiations, and value chain optimization projects
✅ Partner closely with Supply Chain, R&D, Finance, Marketing, and Planning teams to deliver business objectives
✅ Improve supply resilience, supplier performance, and responsible sourcing compliance
✅ Support sustainability and Supplier Climate Program initiatives
✅ Analyze market trends and provide insights that support business decision-making
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who combines analytical thinking with strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Buying, or Supply Chain Procurement
• Background in Collaborative Manufacturing, FMCG, Food Manufacturing, or Commodities is highly preferred
• Strong supplier management and negotiation experience
• Proven project management and stakeholder engagement skills
• Understanding of supply chain operations, cost structures, and procurement processes
• Experience in supplier development, localization, and value creation initiatives
• Knowledge of sustainability and responsible sourcing practices
• Strong analytical and digital capabilities
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
Why Join Unilever?
✨ Work on globally recognized brands that impact millions of consumers
✨ Collaborate with regional and global teams across Greater Asia
✨ Drive high-visibility business and sustainability projects
✨ Enjoy extensive learning, development, and career growth opportunities
✨ Be part of a purpose-led company committed to creating a better business and a better world
Interested?
If you're passionate about procurement, supplier partnerships, strategic sourcing, and creating value at scale, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and help shape the future of Unilever's Foods business across Greater Asia.
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