Assistant Procurement Manager - Capex/ MRO & Utilities, Pak & BD

Unilever is hiring for Assistant Procurement Manager - Capex/ MRO & Utilities, Pak & BD

Function: Supply Chain

Work Level: WL1

Reports to: Kallol Mukherjee

Scope: Pakistan

Location: Karachi Head Office, Pakistan

Terms & Conditions: 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. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world.

At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.

Job Purpose

Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world. We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Technical Buyer to join our procurement team. The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing Capex materials and Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) supplies required to support the company's operations. This role involves collaborating with internal stakeholders, vendors, and suppliers to ensure the timely and cost-effective procurement of goods while maintaining quality and compliance standards. This also include engineering services from contractors

What Will Your Main Responsibilities Be

• Procurement Management:
• Source and procure Capex materials and MRO supplies in accordance with project and operational requirements.
• Ensure competitive pricing, optimal lead times, and quality standards in procurement processes.
• Supplier Relationship Management:
• Identify, evaluate, and maintain relationships with reliable suppliers and vendors.
• Conduct supplier audits and performance evaluations to ensure compliance with quality and safety & delivery standards.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers to achieve cost savings without compromising quality.
• Inventory & Cost Control:
• Monitor inventory levels of MRO and Capex materials to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Analyse spending trends to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Develop strategies for efficient inventory management and reduction of excess stock.
• Cross-functional Collaboration:
• Work closely with engineering, maintenance, and operations teams to understand technical specifications and requirements.
• Communicate with internal stakeholders to ensure purchased items meet functional and quality needs.
• Documentation & Compliance:
• Maintain accurate records of purchase orders, invoices, and supplier agreements.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
• Address and resolve supplier quality or delivery issues in a timely manner.
• Market Research:
• Conduct market analysis to identify new suppliers, trends, and alternative products.
• Stay updated on industry developments to ensure the company benefits from the latest innovations and competitive pricing.
  
  

What You Will Need To Succeed

Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Engineering, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• At least 5 years' experience in Procurement and Supply Management
• Proven experience in technical procurement, particularly in purchasing specialized materials like Capex and MRO supplies
• Strong understanding of supply chain processes, vendor management, and procurement best practices
  
  

Skills

• Negotiation
• Strategic Supplier Partnerships
• Portfolio Strategy Development
• Stakeholder Management and Communication
• Talent Catalyst
  
  

Leadership

• You are an inclusive motivator of people. Your team deliver with real passion, growing and learning from each other whilst delivering quick wins.
• You are still responsible for your own results and as a manager, you also need to motivate others to deliver with passion, creating an inclusive and engaging climate around you. You can balance challenge with support and coaching. You understand the wider business context and you are emotionally intelligent enough to motivate people to deliver what is needed.
• Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors
• PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Has emotional intelligence to take feedback, manage mood and motivations, and build empathy for others.
• PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Generates intensity and focus to motivate people to deliver results at speed. Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results.
• TALENT CATALYST: Invests in people – coaches individuals and teams to realize their full potential. Creates an inclusive climate, empowering everyone to be at their best.
• PURPOSE & SERVICE: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever.
• CONSUMER LOVE: Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers.
• BUSINESS ACUMEN: Creates sustainable growth with purpose, engaging different partners across the system for change.
  

Unilever 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 Unilever 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.