Assistant Procurement Manager - Soft Commodities

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With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry.

We create iconic ice cream brands that are part of everyday life, bringing moments of joy to millions of people around the world. Everybody loves ice cream. And as the world’s biggest pure‑play ice cream company, we have the scale and ambition to make a real difference.

What truly sets us apart is how we work.

We move fast and keep things simple. We turn ideas into action, trust people to take ownership, and work as one team to win together with integrity. Our culture is high‑performance, collaborative and focused on getting things done.

We’re curious and ready for what’s next. We embrace digital, use data to make better decisions, and keep learning, including how AI can help us work smarter and serve consumers better.

Job Title
Assistant Procurement Manager - Soft Commodities

Location
İstanbul

Terms
Full-time

The role
As the Assistant Procurement Manager for Soft Commodities, you will be responsible for fully managing a portfolio of more than €200Mi which includes key items such as Cocoa/Chocolate, Dairy, Sugar and Oils for TMICC Turkey across various brands of Ice-Cream. The position reports directly to the Türkiye & Israel Portfolio Procurement Manager.

What you'll be responsible for
 

Strategic Sourcing:

• Support in development and execution of portfolio strategy in line with both short term and long-term Business Group objectives.
• Bring the external in: develop market insights to decide who, when and how to buy.
• Support and Management of the RFP/Q process, including RFP/Q preparation, data and participating in the negotiation if appropriate and in-depth analysis of submissions.
• Support innovation projects through strong collaboration with Market Ops Procurement and R&D teams, providing market intelligence, supplier capabilities and capacity.
   

Supplier & Contract Management:

• Excellent contract life cycle management ensuring 100% coverage of contracts on time in full, including management of purchase price variances.
• Ensure supplier base is 100% compliant with TMICC standards (Specifications, Quality & Responsible Sourcing etc.).
• Identify and mitigate sourcing risks with cross functional team, ensuring high service levels to sourcing units.
• Strengthen portfolio resilience through alternative materials and alternative suppliers.
   

Value Delivery:

• Create multi-year, cost savings programs funnel for market deployment.
• Work cross-functionally with both local and global counterparts to identify and implement value-project based projects and initiatives.
• Agree and execute best strategies on risk management for the portfolio, together with Procurement / Commodity Risk Management team.
• Provide reliable and accurate price forecasts to both global and local finance teams to enable proper financial budgeting and planning.
• Identify and execute incremental cash opportunities.
   

Sustainability:

• Business partner the Sustainable Sourcing team, to identify and execute the partnerships required to meet TMICC sustainability targets.

We're looking for someone who

• Has a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree
• Has 6+ years of experience in Direct/Indirect Procurement or Supply Chain functions
• Has experience in cross-functional collaboration and is able to build relationships across the business (internally & externally)
• Has strong business acumen and negotiation skills (preferably in the FMCG industry)
• Is fluent in English and Turkish (mandatory)
• Is a self-starter with strong accountability, ownership, and leadership skills; able to work independently and virtually
• Is execution-focused, analytical, and proactive
• Is results- and solution-oriented; able to solve unexpected problems at short notice
• Is comfortable working with systems such as SAP, COUPA, etc.
• Has experience in market forecasting, operations, and supply chain dynamics
• Has the ability to analyze markets, generate insights, and communicate
  findings along with recommendations to the business
• Has advanced Microsoft Office skills (particularly Excel and PowerPoint)

What you'll get

Alongside meaningful work and strong development, we offer a reward package that typically includes

• Market-competitive pay and performance related rewards
• Flexible ways of working
• Support for health, wellbeing and life outside of work
• Time off to rest and recharge
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Specific benefits vary by location

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Why join us?

This is a place for people who are passionate about ice cream and are growth obsessed - both for the business and for themselves. People who act like an owner and drive our business end-to-end. People who are driven by success to deliver more than we ever thought we could! 

You’ll thrive here if you value an inclusive culture, with low ego and hierarchy - and if you’re excited to continuously learn and challenge how we work, using digital, data, and new thinking to push us forward.

- Roles with real accountability and visible impact
- Free to move fast, experiment and challenge how things are done
- Continuous learning and development as the business grows
- Reward linked to performance and contribution.

Your career here is shaped by what you deliver, as you work across functions and markets and grow with the business.

Ready to build the future of Ice Cream?

If this sounds like the place where you'd thrive, we'd love to hear from you. Apply online and share your CV. We'll review your application and be in touch with the next steps. 

If you are an individual with a disability and require assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please let your Talent Acquisition Partner know.

Additional information

The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We encourage people with all backgrounds to apply including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, and Māori and Pacific Peoples.