About this role
Procurement Director - Business Services Unilever 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 Business Services Procurement Director Function Procurement Scope Global Salary range: €100.800 to € 138.600 gross per year, depending on experience and internal peer positioning.
JOB PURPOSE This role exists to define and lead the global procurement strategy for Business Services, covering approximately €400+ million in spend across Workforce, HR Services, Workplace & Facilities, and Outsourcing. The role sets portfolio strategies, commercial frameworks, governance and performance expectations for global and regional execution, applying global scale while responding to business, market and regulatory requirements. Working with functional leaders, regional teams and strategic suppliers, the role drives value, service quality, productivity, compliance, risk management, user experience, sustainability and decarbonisation outcomes, enabled by digital procurement, analytics, automation and technology-enabled service delivery.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Lead, develop and empower a 14-FTE Global Business Services Procurement organisation comprising this Director role, six Managers and seven Assistant Managers, with all six Managers and one Assis...