Procurement Manager - Commodity Risk Management (m/f/d)

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Hello, Unilever here! We are a leading international consumer goods manufacturer. Our nutrition, personal care, detergents, and cleaning agent products are used day in, day out by around 2.5 billion people in over 190 countries. These include AXE, Dove, Lipton, Ben & Jerry’s and many more.

At the next possible date, we are looking for a

Procurement Manager - Commodity Risk Management (m/f/d)

Main Job Purpose

• Manage the price risk for Unilever’s global Liquid Oils (Soybean, Sunflower, Rapeseed/Canola) & Grains (Corn & Wheat) exposure of over EUR 600m under the direction of the Commodity Risk Management Director and deliver performance targets within Unilever’s risk management parameters and policy.
• Lead and own the Global Liquid Oils & Grains risk management strategy including providing accurate price forecasts, deriving strategies complementing the forecasts and ensuring execution of the strategies in compliance with internal policies and hedge accounting principles.
• As Unilever moves towards sustainable sourcing closer to origin markets, devise a futuristic risk management strategy complementing our sustainability goals.
  
  

YOUR TASKS

• As part of the global veg oils team, formulate risk management strategies for Liquid Oils that will deliver performance targets to the business.
• Work on executing paper covers (futures, options) as well as instructing physical cover decisions (including physical basis).
• Develop a strong info collection network – leverage suppliers, other growers, reports, funds information and a wider macro context. Lead commodity research in Liquid Oils & Grains. Drive initiatives for trading data analytics
• Actively plan, monitor, execute and draw insights from expected / actual market moves to drive decision-making.
• Ensure a keen eye for detail to check accuracy of covers, and work with Middle office and operations teams to drive for timely and accurate reports. Challenge status quo.
• Strive for best-in-class market price forecasts for all materials under scope – generate insights from all known info sources and communicate to the business.
• Engage business stakeholders to communicate the view of CRM and the strategy. Show curiosity to understand the business context in each market and provide relevant solutions thereof.
• Closely coordinate with Global procurement counterparts to drive synergies.
  
  

What You Contribute

• University degree in Economics, Finance or of a quantitative background.
• At least 10 years’ experience in Commodity Risk Management specifically Agriculture Commodity Trading (Veg Oils), Research, with experience in FMCG companies.
• Intimate knowledge of commodity markets with a focus on vegetable oils & added insights on the grains markets.
• Deep knowledge of biofuel markets
• Ability to utilize different market instruments (futures, options, structures, basis) to manage commodity cover strategy.
• Highly numerate with strong statistical analysis skills, with strong willingness to embrace new analytical initiatives.
• Clear communication skills with ability to concise complex market knowledge into simplistic information
• High achieving, independent individual with strong problem solving skills.
• Proven track record in managing positions during highly volatile market periods.
• Knowledge of Bloomberg / Reuters and/or programming skills - Python / R / VBA
• Knowledge of position management suites EKA, CSL
  
  

What We Offer

• Agile work (e. g. flex time, home office)
• Wide range of training opportunities and development prospects
• Attractive remuneration and additional financial benefits
• Centrally located in Schaffhausen (Switzerland),2 min from the main train station, in a very diverse and international environment
• Exciting role within a fast paced, multinational company
  
  

How To Apply

Just go to our career portal at www.unilever.ch/karriere and apply online.
Don’t forget: let us know your salary expectations and your earliest possible starting date.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Fabienne Maurer (HR.DACH@unilever.com).

We will unfortunately not be able to consider any incomplete applications.

E-mail applications will not be processed! (TA_DACH)

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