At Danone, Manufacturing the best products and supplying them to meet demand is a key driver for our plant teams.   We are currently looking to hire a Purchasing Systems Coordinator based in Fort Worth, Texas! The Purchase Systems Coordinator is responsible for managing activities throughout the Procure to Pay Process.  Specifically, this role owns the creation, management and reporting of Purchase Orders through SAP and related tools.  They will work cross-functionally to maintain the integrity of the Purchasing Process and will act as a process expert for the systems and tools used in the Purchasing Process. In addition, they will also run daily reporting for the plant performance.

Key Responsibilities:

This role ensures data accuracy, system effectiveness, compliance with company policies, and a positive user experience while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency. The following responsibilities represent the core functions of the position.

• Manage Purchase Order lifecycle activities. This includes:
• • Processing Purchase Order requests
  • Confirm pricing/payment terms
  • Ensure compliant release strategy
  • Receive Vendor Confirmations
  • Delivery Confirmation/Goods Receipt
  • Purchase Order Updates/Closure
  • Ad Hoc Reporting
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable to ensure Vendors are paid timely and accurately
• Meet and coordinate with budget owners and Finance stakeholders to ensure budgets and accruals are systemically represented
• Request and manage new vendor setups
• Act as subject matter expert for PO Creation in SAP
• Interact with administrative teams all the way to top level management within Danone North America & Europe
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs and ladders, balance; stoop, kneel or crouch; talk and hear.  Occasionally required to lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to moderate noise and temperature variations.
• Work schedules could include nights, weekends and/or holidays to provide the ability to support a 24/7 manufacturing environment as business needs dictate. 

Engagement in our Integrated Work Systems

Ensure adherence to plant standards and procedures (including but not limited to GMP, AIB, FDA, IWS, Quality, Safety, Finance, ISO, HOPE, Danone Behaviors, Daily Direction Setting, Driving OE). As a fundamental piece of the organization, your responsibility is to participate and own the implementation and deployment of IWS system and its pillars (Leadership foundation, Daily Direction Setting, Driving OE; Autonomous Maintenance; planned Maintenance; Focused Improvement; Education and Training; Environmental, Health and Safety; Quality; Organization; Supply Network; Early Equipment Management) with the objective of owning your space, owning your performance (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Mobilization, Nature) and owning your continuous improvement.    

The salary range for this position is $70k-87k USD. The exact salary offered will depend on several factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience, geographic location, internal equity, and market conditions.  Danone North America additionally offers a performance-based bonus and has a strong benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Time Off, and Paid Parental Bonding Leave, among other benefit plan options.

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or GED is required. Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business or related field is preferred. 
• 3 or more years of related experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Working knowledge of SAP and/or similar ERP
• Ability to welcome and learn new systems
• Ability to work under deadlines, with multiple priorities
• Ability to work cross-functionally within organization
• Must be adaptable and flexible
• Self driven, results oriented, able to work independently
• Ability to work with confidential materials
• Excellent communication / presentation skills
• Excellent record keeping / documentation skills
• Detail oriented

Danone U.S. is part of Danone North America, a purpose-driven company and an industry leader in the food and beverage category. You’ll work with some of the best-known food and beverage brands in the world. Our strong portfolio of brands includes: Activia®, DanActive®, Danimals®, Dannon®, evian®, Follow Your Heart®, Happy Family® Organics, International Delight®, Light + Fit®, Nutricia ®, Oikos®, Silk®, So Delicious® Dairy Free,  STōK® Cold Brew Coffee ®, Too Good & Co™, and YoCrunch®. 

With approximately 5,000 employees and 13 production locations across the U.S., Danone North America's mission is to bring health through food to as many people as possible. 

You’ll be part of one of the largest Certified B Corps™ in the world, working to make sure our company creates real value for people and the planet. Come join our movement for a healthier world: One Planet. One Health BY YOU.

Danone North America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. It is our policy to give equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to legally protected characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state/provincial and/or local law. For our EEO policy statement and your EEO rights under law click here.

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