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3PM Procurement IP Review

at Unilever

Placement (10 Months+)

Procurement

Battersea

Review Submitted: June 2024

Overall Rating

4.6 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

4/5 - Overview of Role
4.8/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Support and Guidance
4.8/5 - Company Culture
4/5 - Overall Experience
4/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
In my role I have been supporting in managing our supplier Sudesan (our 3PM), reporting savings, participating in network calls, managing price reconciliations, landing and editing our supplier's quarterly cost file. Also, updating, editing and amending our contracts on iCat. Furthermore, reporting implementation timings and savings amounts for the raw material and pack material savings projects in the factory. Also, for indirect Procurement I've been managing the onboarding of suppliers in our system.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes, I was responsible for ensuring deadlines are met. Sent accurate and crucial documents to 3rd party teams and internally. Most importantly, if I didn't deliver tasks on time, the implementation date of projects would have been delayed.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
4/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
I have definitely developed a handful of skills. In terms of professionalism, I have understood how to conduct emails, speak and behave in a professional manner. Also, I have developed my hard and soft skills. Most importantly excel, presentation skills and report writing skills. I also have become very comfortable in data analysis, as I conducted pricing analysis every quarter. In terms of soft: confidence, presence in the work place.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
4/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
I received plenty of support mentally and practically. My team always supported me when requested.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The company culture was very professional and fun. I was able to chat with senior members of the company, no matter their seniority - I could always have a friendly chat.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
4/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I enjoyed my placement to a great extend.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
4/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
4/5

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at Unilever
4/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Unilever to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Unilever
I would advise them to network as much as they can. The more you connect with people in other teams, and internally, the more you get out of your placement experience.
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