Hoofddorp/Hybrid

Strategic Leadership & Category Ownership

• Define, lead and maintain the global category strategy for Whey and Proteins, aligned with business priorities and stakeholder needs.
• Translate business strategy, market insights and cost structure analysis into clear and  actionable sourcing strategies.
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of productivity and value-creation initiatives.

Global Sourcing Execution

• Lead end-to-end sourcing processes, including go-to-market strategy, tendering, negotiation, and supplier award decisions.
• Ensure strategic supplier engagement post-tender to deliver long-term value.
• Oversee execution of commercial agreements in alignment with legal and compliance standards.

Stakeholder & Supplier Engagement

• Influence and collaborate with senior internal stakeholders across Business Partners,  R&I, Quality, Operations, Finance, and Legal.
• Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships, leveraging SRM to drive innovation and performance.
• Represent Danone externally with suppliers, farmers, industry boards, and regulatory bodies.

ESG & Impact Contribution

• Champion ESG initiatives within the category, embedding sustainability metrics into supplier partnerships.
• Contribute to the broader Danone Impact Journey through responsible sourcing and innovation.

• Map potential risks and resulting impact.

Meet your future manager! You will report to (name, job title of the HM). More info (Link for LinkedIn)

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills to navigate complex organizational landscapes.

• Highly collaborative with the ability to work effectively with multiple teams and cultures, and to engage and challenge higher business stakeholders.

• Innovative and proactive in problem-solving and solution implementation.

• Strategic mindset and the ability to see the big picture.

• Strong getting things done mentality and strong networker OR - Strong collaborative and partnering mindset & Business savviness.

• Forward and strategic thinker to influence user-centric design.

• Ability to influence stakeholders across seniority levels, to attract, mentor, and inspire talents.

• Ability to challenge the status quo, strive for continuous improvement.

At Danone we are committed to our mission “bringing health, through food to as many people as possible”. Working together to make sure that our brands, like Hipro, Nutricia, Alpro, Activia, Nutrilon and Evian, create real benefits for people, communities and the planet. You will be part of one of the largest Certified B Corps™ in the world.

Cycles & Procurement is right at the heart of making the Danone vision One Planet. Through what and how we source, we shape the world in which we operate & we build the future for Danone. With our Cycles we protect and secure our key resources (Milk, Water and Plastic) & we take a strategic approach to Procurement to support the business and social agenda of Danone. We secure competitive, sustainable resources, seek innovative solutions, and partner up with suppliers aligned to our vision.

We offer:

All Danoners receive a complete package of benefits. This includes a competitive salary and yearly bonus, a premium free pension, 30 days of annual leave (with the opportunity to purchase more) and you will receive a monthly health care allowance. In addition, you can get discount on your gym membership, and we offer initiatives focused on nutrition, physical, and mental health. We provide continuous learning opportunities through workshops, online courses and training sessions.

What's next:

It’s simple – hit the “apply” button before the application deadline of [date]. 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 [name] [job title] via [email].

* all applications will be considered for a vacancy without discrimination based on ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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