As Procurement Manager you will be in charge of managing indirect goods and services for Czech Republic and Slovakia. This means managing internal stakeholders and external suppliers and delivering innovative and competitive solutions to support the business continuity and to have the highest possible quality and service level while improving overall financial parameters (profit, cash flow etc).

Become part of the Procurement team for Eastern Europe, bring your expertise and build together with us the Procurement strategy/direction to ensure and maintain competitive advantage for Danone.

Are you ready to join Danone, one of the biggest FMCG companies with the focus on bringing health through food to as many people as possible, and join us to contribute to a healthier world? Get onboard as:

Procurement Manager – Czech Republic and Slovakia

(Fulltime, Location: Prague, Duration: unlimited)

As Procurement Manager your main responsibilities are:  

• Market/Category intelligence: Continuous market monitoring and benchmarking, to identify new opportunities and mitigate risk related to given category/suppliers.
• Procurement Strategies Management: Close cooperation with global and regional procurement teams, implement global / regional purchasing category strategies at local level, build the strategies for local categories.
• Supplier relationship: Build and maintain smooth, constructive supplier relationships by implementing supply and or service agreements considering legal regulation as well as Danone’s T&Cs. Conduct yearly evaluation report with key suppliers.
• Negotiation: Negotiate spot, short-and long-term needs with suppliers and/or for projects to secure supply while optimizing total cost. Conduct competitive sourcing incl. RFP, negotiation, contract preparation.
• Budget and cost management: Contribute to budget and forecast preparation by collecting relevant internal spends and needs and market information. Continuous monitoring of spend and market evaluation. Ensures timely submission, accuracy, and consistency of purchasing reports.
• Compliance management: Ensure that relevant company procedure / policies are kept by conducting ad-hoc checks, control and work closely with Internal Controlling to assure committed targets.
• Project management: Lead or participate in company’s projects and ensure successful implementation. Challenge need and status quo to define the optimal need. Manage project team from different departments.

Why should you join us right away for this role?

• Be part of a cross-country and international team
• Be part of creating a comprehensive team
• Be part of developing our new processes and ways of working

We are looking for Procurement Specialist with the following profile:

Experience & Technical Knowledge:

• Relevant university degree
• 3-5 years of experience in Purchasing / Procurement - Buyer role.
• Fluently in Czech / Slovak and English, spoken and written

• Experience of Sourcing, including processes, ways of working, documentation and compliance requirements etc.

• Excellent skill in use of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Skills & Competencies:

• Demanding mindset, able to challenge the status quo
• Able to work proactively and effectively in cross functional and cross-country team at all levels in an organisation.
• Communication and influencing skills, interact / persuade individuals at senior levels
• Delivery and analytical skills with ability to identify insights
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and make decisions in an ambiguous environment
• Demonstrates integrity, inspires trust and avoids conflicts of interest. Presents transparency in action and ethical behavior in business.
• Self-reliance and a very good organization of work, high operational efficiency.
• A learner, willing to invest time and effort in further building his/her proficiency

Along with a strong company culture, we offer a variety of benefits designed to support your growth and well-being:

• Fast learning, development, and growth opportunities within our organization

• A dynamic and inspiring working environment

• A flexible hybrid working model (mandatory 2 days per week in the office)

• Access to LinkedIn Learning to support your continuous development

• An annual performance-based bonus

• Employee Assistance Program support

• An extra day off for your birthday (in addition to 25 days of vacation)

• 5 sick days and the option to work up to 30 days per year from abroad (EU/UK)

• A work laptop and mobile phone, also for personal use

• A pleasant office located close to Chodov metro station

• Company-supported education and training

• Online medical consultations via Ulékaře.cz

• Benefits through a Cafeteria system (Multisport card, meal vouchers, our products, etc.)