• 7 years’ experience in procurement, operations, manufacturing and/or supply chain;
• Pragmatism, hands-on mentality, with strategic business approach (helicopter view);
• Tenacity, with strong adaptation and relationship capabilities to gain credibility and create an efficient network within CBUs and suppliers;
• Professional sourcing experience or / and education background that provides relevant knowledge within purchasing area – experience / education in health & nutrition ingredients area will be a plus;
• Someone who is oriented to deliver value in these categories, with a strong understanding of the FMCG / healthcare nutrition market across the different cultures;
• Ability to understand key procurement concepts in contract management, relationship and performance management.

Functional Competencies and Skills:

• Can build strategic vision (not only operational efficiency) and translate it into action;
• Able to align strategy and stakeholders around identified and new business opportunities;
• Excellent communicator with leadership potential;
• Natural connector - able to build a network to support business goals;
• Able to set priorities, to take some distance, and be pragmatic;
• Results driven, but able to compromise if needed without losing sight of the desired end results;
• Is highly articulate and able to build a compelling argument and forge consensus;
• Confident and able to challenge ideas and defend a point of view;
• Able to bring a practical view to solving the most complex problems;
• Autonomous, results driven and action orientated;
• Negotiation skills and influencing skills;
• Enjoys and able to work in a highly dynamic and international environment;
• Positive, good sense of humor, open to feedback and aware of own limitations;
• Availability to travel is required.

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.*

It’s an exciting time to join Danone! You’ll be joining at a momentum in cycles & procurement journey where you can make a huge impact on our business. And the best part? You’ll be supported to grow an impactful career that you can be proud of. Together, we’ll build a healthier world.

All Danoners receive a complete package of benefits. This includes a competitive salary and yearly bonus, a premium free pension and great discounts on health insurance and Danone products. We understand the importance of flexibility and offer 30 days of annual leave (with the opportunity to purchase more) and a hybrid working environment, where you can work either from home or from one of our People Hubs in Hoofddorp, Utrecht and Rijswijk.

It’s simple – hit the “apply” button. In order to comply with GDPR we can’t process your personal data without your given consent, so please apply directly via this website. Good luck! We can’t wait to meet you.

Need more information? Please contact Anna Anitova, Talent Acquisition Manager C&P via anna.anitova@danone.com.

* all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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