Logistics Procurement Assistant Manager – Europe & Centre of Excellence

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 Logistics Assistant Procurement Manager – Europe & Centre of Excellence

Function Procurement

Reports to Logistics Procurement Manager – Europe Warehousing

Scope Europe

Country Location and Worksite Details Poland Katowickie Centrum Biznesu

JOB PURPOSE

This role exists to deliver two integrated accountabilities for Europe Logistics Procurement: executing assigned warehousing sourcing and transition activities, and owning Centre of Excellence standards, benchmarks, dashboards, templates, market intelligence and adoption tracking. The role will support the management of €160+ million spend across Europe warehousing and logistics while coordinating RFQs, bid analysis, supplier assessments, contracting documentation and implementation follow-up, and maintaining standard cost models, supplier and contract data, service KPIs, project trackers and value reporting. Working with European Logistics, Planning, Customer Operations, Finance, sites, procurement managers and providers, the role enables consistent execution, trusted data, reusable tools, digital procurement, analytics, process standardisation and capability building across the European logistics community.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute assigned Europe Warehousing sourcing and transition activities while owning Europe-wide Centre of Excellence standards, benchmarks, dashboards, templates, market intelligence and adoption tracking.

• Coordinate RFQs, bid analysis, cost comparisons, supplier assessments, approvals, contracting documentation and implementation follow-up for assigned warehousing and logistics projects.

• Maintain standard cost models, benchmarks, supplier and contract data, capacity information, service KPIs, project trackers and value reporting for Europe.

• Support supplier performance reviews and corrective actions across service, inventory accuracy, capacity, productivity, safety, quality, sustainability and compliance.

• Develop reusable templates, playbooks, dashboards, market updates and best-practice materials through the Centre of Excellence.

• Partner with European Logistics, Planning, Customer Operations, Finance, sites, procurement managers and providers to support warehouse changes, transitions, capacity, disruption actions and adoption of common standards.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Relevant experience in Procurement, Logistics, Warehousing, Supply Chain, analytics or project support within a complex organisation.

• Working knowledge of warehouse operations, logistics cost drivers, sourcing, supplier management and procurement governance.

• Strong analytical, reporting, digital, presentation, project-management and stakeholder-coordination skills.

• Fluent written and spoken English.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Exposure to European warehousing sourcing, transitions, capacity planning or supplier performance management.

• Experience building dashboards, templates, playbooks, benchmarks or market-intelligence materials for wider team adoption.

• Exposure to digital procurement, logistics analytics, process standardisation or capability-building initiatives.

We welcome applicants from all walks of life and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive/succeed. All applicants will receive fair and respectful consideration, and we actively support the growth and development of every employee. 

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