About the Company:

Founded in 1930, Unilever is the world’s largest consumer products company, providing consumers with its iconic brands in more than 190 countries around the world. Our product portfolio includes big name brands such as Dove, Hellmann’s and Magnum.
Ranked 11th in ‘The Times’ Top 100 Graduate Employers for 2016-2017, a placement year at Unilever will give students valuable experience and a great head start to their future career.

About the Role:

During this one year placement, you will work closely with all departments of the business helping to bring new product designs to the market. Successful applicants will gain first-hand experience in the procurement processes, from negotiations to the contract agreement for European and Global business.

Roles Available:

• Procurement Assistant for Caps & Plastic Assemblies - A European role which focuses on the management of contracts through a variety of databases, cost modelling, tender analysis, negotiations of new business, and liaising with suppliers to ensure Unilever’s exacting standards for quality and ethical practices are maintained by all.
• Procurement Assistant for Injection Moulds - A global role which focuses on the negotiation and purchase of new injection moulds from international mould makers to produce new cap designs for Unilever’s prestigious brands. The role involves running supplier tenders, managing your own global innovation projects and working with purchasing software.
• Procurement Assistant for European Bottles - A role which manages the Foods category portfolio through strategy, supplier management and supplier negotiation. Includes responsibility in coordinating current bottle supply as well as supporting innovation projects ensuring all suppliers liaise with Unilever standards.

Requirements:

• Undertaking a Business-related degree
• Ability to thrive when given responsibility
• Highly Motivated
• Organised and capable of multi-tasking
• Able to work independently or as part of a team
• Strong level of communication skills
• Analytical and IT skills with competent use of excel

How to Apply:

Please send your CV & Cover Letter to amy.ogrady@Unilever.com

Please include a paragraph (250 words) describing your proudest achievement to date, followed by an interesting fact about yourself.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a Skype interview and then, if successful, an assessment centre at the Port Sunlight offices.