YOU ALSO HAVE:

• 3+ years in Procurement experience in a related field
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field (procurement, business, food science)
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment and has creativity to solve problems and oriented for value creation.
• Pragmatism, “hands on” mentality, with strategic business approach.
• Ability to navigate in ambiguous environment, tenacity with strong adaptation and relationship capabilities, to gain credibility and create an efficient network within regions and suppliers.
• Proven track record of delivering outstanding performance and results.
• Ability to lead, influence, collaborate, and effectively engage multiple stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Presence to engage effectively with senior supplier stakeholders.
• Creative and continuously looking for stretching value-adding opportunities.
• Fluent in English
  About us
  Working at Danone is a unique experience. It’s fast-paced and complex and, at times, it can get a little challenging. But it’s packed with opportunities to learn and grow working with some of the best-known brands in the world, like Evian, Alpro, Nutricia, Activia and Nutrilon. Bring your unique perspective, ambitions and entrepreneurial ideas to the table – the impact you could make might just surprise you. One Planet. One Health – BY YOU.
  We’re proud to be a B-Corp certified company. That means we meet the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability in everything we do.
  We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we base our hiring decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.*

• Defining Strategic Direction: You will develop holistic category strategies in alignment with key stakeholders. You will analyze all aspects of your categories—end use, specifications, supplier processes, operations, customer needs, and competitor differences. You will also build a deep understanding of cost and market drivers. You should understand cost structures and “should-costs,” and develop a pipeline of initiatives to drive productivity and added value.
• Leading the Sourcing Process: You will define and implement go-to-market strategies and recommend optimal award outcomes. You will lead post-tender supplier engagements to deliver strategic goals and ensure timely execution of legal agreements.
• ESG: You will contribute to the development of Danone’s ESG strategy and support the integration of ESG metrics into supplier relationships.
• Finance: You will be accountable for preparing, consolidating, and communicating annual plans and rolling forecasts to global and regional stakeholders. You will also track material variances, market changes, and cost-saving initiatives against forecasts.
• SRM (Supplier Relationship Management): You will map current and potential suppliers across regions, segment them strategically, and engage regularly to build strong, value-driven partnerships.
• Risk Management: You will analyze category-specific and macro-level market trends, identifying potential risks and assessing their impact