Vmo Lead Nextgen Si Job in Unilever

MAIN JOB PURPOSE: Reporting to the VMO Technology Lead, this role will drive the Vendor Management Office (VMO) activities for a specific Technology Portfolio of SI partners. Collaborating closely with MBS Procurement IT portfolio leads, and key business partners including One Tech, One Data, Consumers Service Lines to deliver the NextGen SI programme over the next two years, increase value and optimise spend across Unilever s current and future Finance, Supply Chain, IT and business process supplier landscape. The UniOps organisation provides the resilient digital platform for the Unilever business. UniOps spends more than 1B each year with external vendors, and the quality and value of vendor services are critical to the success of Unilever. The Vendor Management Office (VMO) is a new agile, cross-functional organisation that will transform the way that UniOps manages suppliers and the value we gain from our supplier spend. The VMO will: Coordinate the change to a new proactive operating model, building collaboration across functions to maximize value from our supplier spend. Be the engine that amplifies delivery of value from a new Collaborative Procurement Model that plans supplier decisions much further ahead, across whole areas of spend rather than individual contracts, and ensures best alignment with our business strategies. Assure the performance and compliance of suppliers and will ensure that we have the right data to deliver ever more value year on year. Provide end-to-end orchestration, and governance of vendor management activities across UniOps. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: Working collaboratively with MBS IT Procurement Portfolio Leads, support execution of the NextGen SI business case to land the target savings Execute the Demand funnelling for SI partners and track PSL implementation Support service owners with transition to NextGen SI partners to drive consolidation Lead supplier governances and support in internal governances to monitor progress, track savings and risk tracking. Input into new contracts with SI partners (as needed) Deliver supplier Performance management, including adherence to contractual and operational objectives, value and satisfaction metrics, continuous improvement, and innovation. Identify Risk management needs, with a holistic, life cycle approach that monitors and mitigates financial, operational, and strategic risks. KEY REQUIREMENTS: At least 5 years experience in Commercial & Contracts management in a global procurement environment A highly collaborative individual, strong listening skills with ability to interpret key business needs A results-driven, business focused leader with a passion for working strategically. Proven delivery of programs of strategic business change and continuous improvement. Deep understanding of vendor performance and relationship management. Experience in effectively leading and developing specialist teams. A strong team player, with the ability to grow effective relationships across a complex organisation. Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) for interaction with C-level executives. Attention to detail, supported by sound financial and analytical understanding. Experience of Technology Services, Finance, Supply Chain, and business process services an advantage. Behaviours Candidates would be required to demonstrate the Unilever Standards of Leadership & live the Values through showing the following behaviours: A Passion for High Performance through Accountability - Strive for high quality and success, hold yourself and others accountable for decisions. Challenging the status quo, be bold & passionate about value, think outside of the box and be keen to improve. Demonstrate Consumer Love through a Customer First approach - Think about our customers constantly and strive to providing the best services and experiences. Be a Talent Catalyst through Collaboration - Work in an openly creative culture, where all ideas are welcome, encouraging innovation and transparency. Show Agility through Empowerment - Always be one step ahead, embrace change and challenges, initiate solutions and make decisions in good faith. A proactive, constructive attitude, driving collaboration both internally with business partners, externally with vendors Reports The role will lead the VMO Technology sub portfolio team, an agile team of specialists responsible for driving value from UniOps Technology sub-portfolios/service lines. Interfaces Service Lines One Tech, One data, Consumer MBS and Global Procurement Supplier Operations Finance Data and Analytics functions External 3rd parties Required Preferred Bachelors Degree Masters or Advanced Business Degree Professional Certifications (e.g. Six Sigma)