APAC stands for Asia-Pacific and includes countries – India, Indonesia, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand, China and Japan. The procurement team now operates in 10+ countries, encompassing three core businesses: Water, Specialized Nutrition, and Dairy. Each sub-region possesses unique operating models, processes, and system maturity.

APAC serves as the growth engine for Danone, presenting numerous opportunities for expansion. The procurement function plays a critical role in championing cost efficiency, cash management, and service quality, while ensuring sustainability throughout all interactions with our suppliers.

During the 6-month internship, you will manage and lead Digitization Projects for APAC Procurement function focusing on 3PM and CAPEX scope.

1.     Procurement CoMan Scorecard     

• KPI data collection & consolidation
• Collect monthly / periodic KPI inputs from multiple sources (CFR, PSL, Safety, audit status etc.)
• Consolidate data into the Power BI CoMan Dashboard/Excel/Ppt formats following defined templates and cut‑off dates.
• Maintain Power BI 3PM Dashboard

2.     Key projects in 3PM space   

• Mapping of each and every raw and pack materials for all 3PMs in APAC to create an organizational memory and map buying methodologies. Benchmark buying methodologies with industries’ best practices and identify savings opportunities
• Competitive Value Chain benchmarking of 2-3 categories in APAC along with a third party to identify areas of improvements/savings

3.     PMO support

• Prepare monthly extracts or slides from the dashboard for
• CoMan Performance Reviews
• Quality or D‑score reviews
• APAC / Global CoMan forums
• Finance forums

To be successful in this role, you will need…

The following technical skills and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in data Analytics, Business, or related field
• Experience as a data analyst
• Must be proficient in PowerBI
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

The ideal candidate should understand Danone's business priorities, assess them in global/regional sourcing contexts, and consider the competitive landscape. They should produce results within a diverse, matrixed organization, quickly assimilate new information, and manage risks effectively.

These soft skills:

• Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail
• Data storytelling and presentation ability
• Project management skills in planning, executing, and closing projects
• Effective communication with all stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to work independently, with a strong sense of responsibility and ownership
• Proactive and takes initiative
• Team player
• Proficient in spoken and written English
• Demonstrates high ethical standards, committed to doing the right thing

Why Work for Danone?

Flexibility
Do things your way. At Danone Singapore, we believe that our teams work best when they are empowered to work flexibly – this is why our hybrid working policy allows you to agree the right balance of homeworking and office working, in line with yours and the team’s needs.

Focus on development – your way
With a suite of learning opportunities and a strong focus on in-role development, your line manager will work closely with you to help unlock your career ambitions within Danone. Working here you will enjoy a fast-paced, complex environment, which is packed with opportunities for the entrepreneurial spirit. You’ll work with some of the best-known brands in the world, such as evian, Dumex and Aptamil, and we absolutely guarantee that you can just be yourself.

Our values
We live by our core ‘HOPE’ values – H is for Humanism, as people are at the heart of everything we do. O is for Openness, welcoming new ideas from the world we live in. P is for Proximity, as we believe that building close relationships leads to better understanding and trust. E is for Enthusiasm, for those who are as passionate as we are about bringing health through food to as many people as possible.

Join our movement for a healthier world. One Planet One Health BY YOU. For more information about Danone, our divisions and culture, please visit careers.danone.com.

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