Regenerative Agriculture Program Manager

ABOUT UNILEVER

With billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. Our strategy begins with a purpose that places consumers at the heart of everything we do : Brighten everyday life for all. Our goal is to deliver best-in-class performance with market-making, unmissably superior brands. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world. At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our collaborative, and flexible working environment. Our organizational ambition centers around creating workplaces that foster equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging across all aspects of our business. We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.

ABOUT PROCUREMENT

Part of the Supply Chain family, Procurement is responsible for over 30B Euro of material and services spend globally with more than 60,000 suppliers. Getting the right services and materials, sustainably sourced and ensuring responsible procurement is critical to ensuring our brands with purpose grow. Our teams work closely with the business to understand stakeholders needs, bring innovation to meet changing consumer, employees and customers needs, and drive financial value for Unilever through competitive buying. We’re at the forefront of digital procurement, bringing new tools and analytics to drive data-based decisions. Our strategy is ‘Procurement with Purpose’ and focuses on buying responsibly, buying better, and growing together with partners around the world. Our ambition is based on three key drivers : being Purpose-Led, Value-Driven, and Future-Fit.

JOB PURPOSE :

Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world. If you are ​ passionate about sustainability, this role is for you. As the Regenerative Agriculture Program Manager, you will lead and coordinate the delivery of Unilever’s regenerative agriculture program. Your mission is to develop and implement a clear and impactful strategy, engaging both internal and external stakeholders to bring it to life. You’ll drive the consolidation of this strategy, build the necessary infrastructure, measure results, and continuously improve program performance.Your work will contribute directly to Unilever’s bold ambitions : implementing regenerative agriculture practices across 1 million hectares by 2030, reducing Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions by from a 2021 baseline, and helping 250,000 smallholder farmers access livelihood programs by 2026.In this role, you’ll collaborate with Sustainable Sourcing Managers, procurement teams, Unilever’s local business units, and external consultants. You’ll report directly to the Head of Sustainability for Nature – Farms Business Operations, based in the U,.​then this role is just for you!

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE :

Manage Global Program Execution : Provide global oversight and support for the execution of regenerative agriculture programs across all business groups, ensuring alignment with Unilever’s goals.

Build Internal Capabilities : Lead the development of regenerative agriculture knowledge and capabilities across Unilever’s global teams, driving internal alignment and expertise.

Drive Strategic Communication : Design and implement a communication strategy that connects regenerative agriculture initiatives with brand teams and global narratives.

Strengthen External Partnerships : Support and help manage strategic global partnerships for implementation and co-financing, including engagement with financial partners and delivery organizations.

Coordinate Across Teams : Collaborate with Unilever’s global teams, agricultural portfolio leads, and procurement functions to prepare program updates and ensure strategic coherence.

Integrate with BOS Impact Areas : Connect EU regenerative agriculture efforts with broader impact areas including Climate, Human Rights, and Assurance.

Deliver on Key Projects : Support and lead portfolio-specific initiatives—such as starches, sugar, and vegetables—across the EU region, ensuring effective execution and impact delivery.

Provide Operational Support : Manage key administrative processes including Contracts, Procurement to Pay for Regenerative Agriculture and budget.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

To succeed in this role, candidates must demonstrate a deep commitment to sustainability and regenerative agriculture, with the ability to inspire and lead transformative change. They should bring a collaborative mindset, fostering partnerships across diverse stakeholders to align on ambitious sustainability goals. Emotional intelligence and a purpose-driven approach are essential, enabling the creation of an inclusive and empowering environment where teams and partners feel motivated to deliver impactful results. Strategic thinking and adaptability are critical to navigating the complexities of sustainability programs, ensuring they integrate seamlessly into Unilever’s GAP agenda. Strong communication and storytelling skills will help articulate the importance of sustainability and regenerative practices, engaging both internal and external stakeholders to drive systemic change and measurable outcomes.

Experience & Qualifications :

University degree in business or sustainability or related studies

Project management excellence : Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects from inception to completion, including planning, execution, and monitoring.

Sustainability Expertise : Proven experience in developing and implementing sustainability strategies, particularly in the or agricultural sector for at least 5-10 years

Strong Leadership skills : Proven leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and lead cross-functional teams towards achieving sustainability goals.

Strong network in the region

Skills :

Project Management excellence

Stakeholder management

Strong Negotiation & communications skills

Subject matter expertise in sustainability in agriculture systems

Strong Leadership

Strategic Thinking and Problem-Solving

Financial acumen for business cases and reporting

Digital and analytics knowledge

Regulatory Knowledge

Adaptability in an ever-dynamic environment

LEADERSHIP :

• You are energized by delivering fantastic results. You are an example to others – both your results and your resilience. You are constantly on the lookout for better ways to do things, engaging and collaborating with others along the way.
• As an individual you are the one responsible for your own wellbeing and delivering high standards of work. You must also focus on the Consumer and what they need. You are humble and have your head up, looking around to interpret evidence and data smartly, spot issues and opportunities to make things better.

SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviours

PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE :   Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results. Generates intensity and focus to motivate people to deliver results at speed.

PERSONAL MASTERY :  Sets high standards for themselves. Actively builds own wellbeing and resilience.

CONSUMER & CUSTOMER LOVE :  Brings the voice of the consumer into everything we do, always.

PURPOSEFUL IMPACT : Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever.

AGILITY : Explores the world around them, continually learning and developing their skills.

TALENT CATALYST : Inspire people to grow, with support and honesty.

WHAT WE OFFER

Hybrid work and flexibility.

Opportunities for the development and improvement of qualifications.

Sharing the cost of professional training & courses.

Benefits : life insurance, private medical care, pension fund, sharing the cost of sports activities, Benefits System – Cafeteria and many others.

Extra days off to take care of yourself and others.

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Equal Opportunity Employer : Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.