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Indirect Marketing Procurement Assistant Manager - Americas
Location: Tultitlán / hybrid
The Magnum Ice Cream Company (formerly a division of Unilever) is now a standalone, independent, EUR 7.9 billion publicly listed company. We’re on a mission to create the ultimate snacking company. A place where growth, innovation, founder and ownership mentality, and performance are cultivated and rewarded. And where we craft extraordinary ice cream experiences - transforming ordinary moments into lasting memories. Because we know, life tastes better with ice cream.
We dream big but keep things simple to act fast.If you want to grow with us, make an impact, and shape the future of Ice Cream, this is the place for you!
JOB PURPOSE:
The Marketing Procurement Assistant Manager – Americas will play a pivotal role in enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of the Ice Cream business globally in the Marketing spend area. This role will work closely with cross-functional teams within the organization, including Marketing global-regional level, CMI, R&D and Finance, to streamline marketing procurement processes, focusing on high-impact solutions. As the Ice Cream BG transitions to a stand-alone company, this position will reduce complexity and accelerate collaborative decision-making to drive strategies and impactful business models, frameworks to drive growth, future-fit capabilities.
The successful candidate will drive category value through negotiations, technical and analytical skills to move our ice cream business towards the highest level of innovation, design and commercialisation, while ensuring equipment is timely delivered to all the countries under your portfolio. This role demands a proactive approach in building strong stakeholder relationships and delivering efficient sourcing strategies that align with Ice Cream BG’s business objectives. Regular engagement with the Global and Regional Leadership Team will ensure alignment and agility in the face of dynamic market needs.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain collaborative relationships with regional and local stakeholders, ensuring alignment with the Ice Cream business priorities and needs. Effectively manage expectations and streamline communication with Portfolio Leads and the senior stakeholders.
• Performance Monitoring: Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to procurement activities. Ensure that procurement strategies contribute positively to financial and operational targets.
• Portfolio Coordination: Work closely with BU Leads to ensure that regional execution aligns with the overarching global strategy. Define, adapt and implement procurement initiatives to maximize impact.
• Performance Improvement: Identify opportunities for efficiency and optimization within the marketing sourcing process. Drive performance by reducing fragmentation, focusing on high-impact areas, and executing sustainable sourcing strategies.
• Market Analysis: Conduct market research to stay informed about industry trends, supplier capabilities, and pricing dynamics. Use this information to make informed procurement decisions.
• Accountability for Results: Deliver on financial and operational KPIs, ensuring that procurement strategies contribute positively to business targets and Ice Cream’s growth agenda.
• Best Practices Sharing: Act as a subject matter expert for marketing procurement, bringing insights from BUs and sharing internal and external best practices across markets.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:
• Proven experience in marketing procurement with a focus on strategy creation, strategic sourcing plans and stakeholder engagement.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate across different functions and markets in a fast-paced, agile environment.
• Strong capability in stakeholder management and building collaborative relationships with cross-functional teams.
• High proficiency in contract negotiation, data-driven decision-making, and change management.
• Ability to manage complex projects and drive solutions that are region-specific while aligned with global strategies.
EXPERIENCES, QUALIFICATIONS:
• A minimum of 5 years experience in procurement, within at least 2 years in marketing procurement under managerial roles within FMCG industry.
• Experience in managing complex marketing related portfolios across diverse categories,
• Understanding of supply chain and value chain management in the context of E2E marketing eco-sytem, ideally globally.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to balance long-term strategic thinking and short-term execution needs.
• Willingness to travel 20% of the time.
SKILLS:
• Stakeholder Management: Ability to influence and engage stakeholders across different levels and functions.
• Excellent communication skills: for internal, external stakeholders/audience to land messages in an engaging, clear way to drive decision making and actions.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Use data to inform sourcing decisions and measure impact.
• Contract Negotiation: Skilled in negotiating agreements that balance cost, quality, and business goals.
• Business Acumen: Insight into market trends and their impact on procurement and business strategy.
• Project Management: Proficient in managing large-scale, complex projects.
• Value Chain Understanding: Knowledge of supply chain principles, especially as they relate to marketing procurement.
• Strategic Partnerships: Build and nurture relationships with suppliers to drive mutual value creation.
• Analytical Skills: Strong capability in supplier and competitive analysis.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:
A unique mix of global scale & start-up spirit—€7.9 bn powerhouse with an agile, entrepreneurial mindset. We’re building a new high growth Ice Cream company from the ground up.
Career without limits—42 markets, international opportunities, and fast tracked growth.
A performance-driven culture—Freedom to act, disrupt and grow – your success is measured by impact.
A company that celebrates joy, innovation, and purpose—We create extraordinary careers, just like our ice cream creates extraordinary moments.
ABOUT THE MAGNUM ICE CREAM COMPANY:
With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry We have been taking pleasure seriously for more than 100 years, serving happiness with every lick or scoop of ice cream for generations.
The Magnum Ice Cream Company (formerly part of Unilever) is all about growth. Growing our business. Growing our customers’ businesses. Growing our people’s careers. Growth begins with empowerment. So we free our people to be innovative, responsible entrepreneurs, driven and equipped to give our consumers more amazing products and unforgettable moments – and having fun doing it. Here’s what defines success in our organization :
We are all about growth
We operate with speed and simplicity
We win together with fun
We boldly innovate to disrupt our industry
We care and challenge
We are experts in the Ice Cream Category
ARE YOU EXCITED TO CRAFT THE ICE CREAM FUTURE?
Please apply online and do not forget to upload your CV. Your application will be reviewed against the requirements, and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date, with an update on the status of your application.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The Magnum Ice Cream Company embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.
For the recruitment of this position, we would like to emphasize that local conditions apply to the position
Disclaimer
Equal Opportunity Employer: The Magnum Ice Cream Company 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, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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ABOUT THE MAGNUM ICE CREAM COMPANY:
With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry We have been taking pleasure seriously for more than 100 years, serving happiness with every lick or scoop of ice cream for generations.
The Magnum Ice Cream Company (formerly part of Unilever) is all about growth. Growing our business. Growing our customers’ businesses. Growing our people’s careers. Growth begins with empowerment. So we free our people to be innovative, responsible entrepreneurs, driven and equipped to give our consumers more amazing products and unforgettable moments – and having fun doing it. Here’s what defines success in our organization :
· We are all about growth
· We operate with speed and simplicity
· We win together with fun
· We boldly innovate to disrupt our industry
· We care and challenge
· We are experts in the Ice Cream Category
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The Magnum Ice Cream Company embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.
For the recruitment of this position, we would like to emphasize that local conditions apply to the position
ARE YOU EXCITED TO CRAFT THE ICE CREAM FUTURE?
Please apply online and do not forget to upload your CV. Your application will be reviewed against the requirements, and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date, with an update on the status of your application.
Disclaimer
Equal Opportunity Employer: The Magnum Ice Cream Company 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, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At The Magnum Ice Cream Company we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.
Other facts
About The Magnum Ice Cream Company
As from July 1, 2025, we begin operating as The Magnum Ice Cream Company, the world’s leading pure-play ice cream business in the world, a standalone business within Unilever.
Our mission is to bring the power of ice cream to more people, in more places in new and unexpected ways.
As the parent company to an eclectic and beloved range of consumer brands like Ben & Jerry’s, Magnum, Cornetto and the heart brand (Wall’s, Ola, Miko, Lagnese and many more), we create ice cream experiences and products that invigorate the senses and explode in taste. Why? Because life tastes better with ice cream.
Website: https://corporate.magnumicecream.com/en/home.html
What you'll do
- The Marketing Procurement Assistant Manager will enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the Ice Cream business globally in the Marketing spend area. This role involves building stakeholder relationships and delivering efficient sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.
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