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As part of the EMEA CARE Team, responsible for strategic supplier relationship management with an EMEA scope and environment on Personal care industry. Drive growth by supporting the sales business unit and maintain a healthy & sustainable supplier relationship. This position report to the Head of Supplier Management Personal care EMEA

 

Key Responsibilities and Tasks:

  Drive and executes supplier strategy with ownership to achieve the targets related to product portfolio (Sales, Volume, Inventory, etc.)  Negotiate supplier conditions including purchase prices, lead-times, payment terms and other relevant conditions. Develop a strong personal relationship with supplier, secure regular and common reviews, ensure key products are clearly manage and target as per common strategy defined with supplier. Coordinate the cross-functional and cross-organizational collaboration within Univar (Sales, Marketing, Digital, Supply, Regulatory) to ensure an efficient execution of the commercial strategy. Identify concerns and opportunities in link with the product portfolio; ensure that internal departments are responsive and take corrective action. Develop and uses metrics and reports to analyze the commercial business impact and its effectiveness for the business in link with product portfolio. Continuously monitor market share by mapping suppliers & competitors activity Support of the global team for new supplier partnership developments. Coordinate a product assistant activitie

 

We Are Looking For

Minimum education: Educated to at least Bachelor degree or equivalent. Experience: Strategic sales or Commercial role (minimum of 5 years) experience in an EMEA B2B business Language: Fluent English (written and spoken), French is beneficial Personality: Excellent communication & presentation skills, self-motivated, flexible & organized Proven commercial judgment, attention to details, ability to work with IT tools and autonomous. Has deep insights and understands the Personal Care markets drivers (key customers to manufacturers/suppliers) Is a natural in creating, attaining and long lasting relationships, creates trust worthy buy in easily Home-based with regular presence to the Montreuil office

Univar Solutions is a leading, global distributor of chemicals and ingredients essential to the safety, health, and wellbeing of our daily lives - from life-saving medicines and vitamins to hand sanitizers and industrial materials used for cleaning, construction, and more.  Our global team of more than 10,000 employees support our vision to redefine distribution and be the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor on the planet! 

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes market aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefits offering to support our employees’ physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. 

Univar Solutions supports sustainable solutions for the world around us so that we can do our part to help keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe!  

We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion.  Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges and respects the unique experiences, perspectives, and expertise of every employee.  Through our dedicated Employee Resource Networks, we provide the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry while making a difference in our communities.  

Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification