SQM in Sourcing Ingredients Director at Danone is responsible for overseeing the global portfolio of ingredient suppliers, developing and implementing quality strategies, leading a skilled Supplier Quality Team, and ensuring adherence to global standards for supplier lifecycle management. The role emphasizes strategic vision, team development, supplier performance monitoring, and collaboration across regions to support quality and food safety in ingredient sourcing.

Key expectations from the role owner

• Strong ownership and demonstration of Danone behaviours and values.
• Proven strategic thinking and business acumen.
• Ability to build and nurture a stakeholders’ network.
• Servant leadership to enable functional teams to execute with excellence.
• Mastery and globally recognized expertise in QFS systems and programs management.
• Strong leadership to drive change within the organization
• Excellent communication skills with data driven decision making
• Courageous leadership.
• Advocate for excellence in execution.