Head of Cycles and Procurement

at  Danone

About the job
Are you a visionary leader with a knack for strategic planning? Join our team as a Head of Cycles and Procurement and drive Danone’s procurement and material management function. You will be responsible for developing and implementing a strategic approach to procurement and material management for direct and indirect goods and services across ANZ business.
Reporting to VP – C&P CNAO Region with a dotted line to ANZ GM, you will focus on building and retaining a capable Cycles & Procurement (C&P) team aligned with business needs and strategy. Additionally, you will contribute to the strategic vision and its implementation as a leadership team member, while delivering global C&P priorities and targets such as service levels, productivity, and cash management.

You will:

• Develop, govern, and manage C&P Strategy to achieve short-, medium-, and long-term business objectives, based on customer strategic plans and input.
• Lead a diverse team focused on proactive problem prevention and risk mitigation, using an analytical and practical approach.
• Optimise resources by ensuring internal and external C&P resources are available to deliver projects in line with business plans and priorities.
• Lead C&P functions continuous improvement and compliance to Internal and external standards.
• Build and oversee the annual budget for the ANZ C&P team.
• Provide feedback, coaching, and identify training opportunities to foster a high-performing team of C&P professionals.
• Actively engage in Zone and Global C&P networks within Danone to align ANZ C&P strategy with broader programs.
• Build a network of suppliers and institutions (3rd party, ingredients, packaging, technology) for business collaboration.

About you
You are a dynamic and proactive professional, exuding confidence and backed by extensive experience in strategic roles within fast-paced manufacturing environments. Your impressive track record demonstrates your ability to thrive under pressure and deliver exceptional results. With a strong foundation in stakeholder engagement and project management, you excel at fostering collaborative relationships and driving projects to successful completion. Your leadership skills are exemplary, inspiring teams to achieve their best while navigating complex challenges with ease. Your strategic vision and hands-on approach make you an invaluable asset, poised to lead our C&P team to new heights.

To be successful you will also have:

• Proven track record in food, infant formula, nutrition, dairy, or pharmaceutical MNC’s
• At least 5+ years in senior management with commercial acumen and vision.
• Proven project and portfolio management skills.
• Expertise in process development, implementation, and continuous improvement.
• Skilled in stakeholder management, including legal/regulatory risk.
• Experienced in issue and crisis management.
• Sourcing and procurement experience in factory and supply chain settings.
• Strategic problem-solving and action plan execution.
• Knowledge of IMF regulatory requirements

About us
Danone’s mission is to bring health through food to as many people as possible and we want to invite people to join the movement for a healthier world. We recognize the power people have to impact the world through their daily choices. Each time we eat and drink, we vote for the world we want to live in. We believe a healthy body needs healthy food. And healthy food needs a healthy planet, and this is what our new signature One Planet One Health embodies.
Danone Nutricia Specialised Nutrition produces specialty foods for infants and young children, and our mission “We make every day count for you and your baby” gives meaning to everything we do. We operate out of 3 sites in New Zealand in Auckland and Balclutha, where our teams undertake the manufacturing, distribution, and development of our infant milk and toddler supplements with market-leading brands.

Please refer the Job description for details