About this role
Media & Marketing Procurement Director Unilever Marketing & Communications, Operations · Full-time Posted on Nov 2, 2026 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 Media & Marketing Procurement Director Function Procurement Scope Global Salary range: € 100.800 - € 138.600 gross per year, depending on experience and internal peer positioning.
JOB PURPOSE This role exists to define the global procurement strategy for marketing, media, creative, agencies and related services, covering an approximately €750+ million spend base and setting portfolio priorities, commercial frameworks, governance and performance expectations for execution by global and regional teams. The role shapes a future-fit operating model that combines global scale with Business Group, Business Unit, brand and market responsiveness, reduces fragmentation and pools expertise across geographies. Working with Marketing, Media, Brand leadership, Business Groups, Finance, Legal and strategic supplier partners, the role enables growth, marketing effectiveness, responsible sourcing, social sustainability, digital transformation and long-term value creation across the marketing value chain.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Lead, develop and empower a 16-FTE Global Media & Marketing Procurement organisation comprising this...