Process Excellence & Digital Enablement Procurement Director at Unilever, Rotterdam - Hofplein 19

Process Excellence & Digital Enablement Procurement Director at Unilever in Rotterdam - Hofplein 19. Full-time. Est. up to $100k. Apply with swipeandhired.

Earlier this year, Unilever announced an agreement to combine its Foods business with McCormick & Company, creating a scaled global flavour powerhouse. The proposed combination would bring together iconic Foods brands, including Hellmann’s and Knorr, with McCormick’s portfolio to create a global leader across spices, seasonings, condiments and complementary food categories, supported by strong retail and foodservice platforms. McCormick brings more than 135 years of heritage, a presence in 150+ countries and territories, and a portfolio of trusted brands. The transaction remains subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions, with completion estimated for mid-2027.

Job Title Process Excellence & Digital Enablement Director
Function Procurement
Scope Global
Country Location and Worksite Details Netherlands – Hofplein 19, Rotterdam
Salary range: € 100.800 - € 138.600 gross per year, depending on experience and internal peer positioning.

JOB PURPOSE
This role exists to define the enterprise Procurement process-excellence and digital-enablement strategy, setting the operating model, process standards, governance and investment priorities for execution across portfolios, Business Groups and markets. The role acts as a strategic adviser and healthy challenger to the CPO and Procurement Leadership Team, bringing external insight and new thinking on processes, data, technology, analytics and AI. By sponsoring transformation, data governance, digital products and capability building, the role enables a simpler, faster, more compliant and more user-led Procurement organisation.

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