Global Fragrances Procurement Assistant Review
at Unilever
Work Experience
Purchasing and Supply
Liverpool
Review Submitted: May 2024
Overall Rating
5 /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!
5/5
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Overview of the Experience
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Company Culture
Overview of the Experience
Please give an overview of what your work experience involved:
5/5
I worked as a buyer of fragrances for Unilever. I supported contracting and buying of fragrances used in HC and B&W products.
To what extent did you enjoy your work experience?
5/5
Massively rewarding and insightful. I wish this for all of my friends who took a placement year.
How well organised was your work experience?
5/5
Always something to do, I was given a lot of free reign to tackle projects as well as more regular task as well.
How much did your work experience help you in deciding on your future career path?
5/5
It has massively affected my choice in career- supply chain is for me!
Were you paid or reimbursed for this experience?
5/5
I was paid an annual salary.
Skills Development
What training and skills development did you learn from your work experience?
5/5
Negotiating, project management, time management, strategic thinking.
Company Culture
How much did you learn about the company culture and what it would be like to work there?
5/5
Company culture is inclusive and modern. I enjoyed the more relaxed work environment and WFH policy.
Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees?
5/5
Yes many opportunities: Lunch and Learns etc.
Recommendations and Advice
Would you recommend Unilever to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The sky is the limit- if you show you are capable you can take it as far as you like.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Unilever?
be yourself in your interviews with your LM.
