As a Indirect Category Manager, together with stakeholders’ team in assigned category, you will lead sourcing strategy development for key spends based on deep understanding of internal compelling business needs, and industry/market/supplier situation. Then execute the strategy in a way to achieve company and department business goal by collaborating with multi-functional team and external suppliers by balancing Cost, Quality, Service, Innovation capability and Supply Security. Year on year 4-8% effectiveness/productivity improvements are target.

Make analysis, identify issues/opportunities, build sourcing strategies, get it aligned with stakeholders, VE (spec change), Tender or Negotiation to select necessary

partners, make recommendation to get alignment from Leadership Team where necessary and implement buying
• Act as representative towards key internal customers, stakeholders and external suppliers in terms of Vendor Selection, Negotiation of Cost/Quality/Service/Innovation/Speed/Supply Security, and contracting.
• Manage necessary contracts with suppliers in hands-on categories (NDA, Danone Standard General Terms and Conditions, Specifications, Specific attachments; Order conditions, Payment Terms, Insurances, Force Majeure, Min. Order quantity, Lead-time, etc).
• Apply Category management and strategic sourcing methodology to achieve Cost, Quality, Service, Innovation, Speed targets

<Education background>
•University Graduate
<Technical Skills and Experiences required>
•Over 5-10 years of experience in Indirect Sourcing (Purchasing/Procurement) [FMCG or Food industry is a plus]
•Advanced Negotiation, Tender, Contracting, Supplier Relationship Management skills
•Industrial analysis, Benchmarking, Inflation forecasting, “Should Cost” modeling
•Excel, Power Point, Word
•Both Japanese & English language (writing & speaking. above TOEIC 800 level)
•SAP Process Knowledge
<Competencies to be successful on the job>
•Culture fit to multinational, diverse, versatile and lean organization
•Action oriented, Self-starter
•Agility to deal with ambiguity without micro-management from seniors
•Self-awareness and quick reflection to development
•Strong personal responsibility and level of ownership to achieve department & company objectives by prioritizing and leading action plan
•Collaborative mindset and attitude to work in cross-functional teams and/or external partners with Inter-personnel skill

Dedicated to bringing health through food to as many people as possible, Danone is a leading global food & beverage company built on three businesses: Essential Dairy and Plant-Based Products, Waters and Specialized Nutrition. At Danone, we aim to inspire healthier and more sustainable eating and drinking practices, in line with our vision - Danone, One Planet. One Health - which reflects a strong belief that the health of people and the health of the planet are interconnected. We deliberately concentrate on high-growth and health-focused categories, and commit to operating in an efficient, sustainable and responsible manner. Check out the link below to find out more about Danone in Japan. http://www.danone.co.jp/ Danone Japan is a certified B Corporation and is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Marital Status / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity Danone Japan doesn’t just welcome what makes you unique, we value it. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All hires to our team are based on qualifications, merit and business needs. We recruit, employ, train and promote regardless of race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic characteristic or any other protected status. Faithful to our values of openness and humanism, all our employees share in the commitment to engage one another with dignity and respect.