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Global Category Sourcing Manager HR Service

Posted 26 Mar 2024
Work experience
5 to 7 years
Full-time / part-time
Full-time
Job function
Degree level
Required language
English (Fluent)

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Danone Cycles & Procurement is looking for a Global Category Sourcing Manager who will report to the Global Category Sourcing Director of Professional Services.

The Global Category Sourcing Manager will work in close cooperation with the Global, Regional and Cluster stakeholder’s organization to cover Danone Business requirements.

Based in Amsterdam Hoofddorp, this role's aim is to deliver the best products and services to Danone business units, anywhere in the world. Joining our Team is a unique opportunity to be part of international teams, live the thrilling experience of a unique company driven by breakthrough ideas and best consumer and Danoner user experience.

The main responsibilities of the role:

Mission of procurement category management:

o Lead Protein program procurement activity on talent (learning and recruitment) & temporary labor.

o Develop category strategy & roadmap with business stakeholders, mainly from HR, Finance and IS/IT.

o Structure a procurement strategy delivering a continuous sustainable productivity per year while contributing to source to pay process compliance and maximizing the business value.

o Push & capture supplier innovation, provide strong support to business digital transformation.

Mission of sourcing:

o Source and benchmark global category suppliers through RFP and negotiations

o Support stakeholders in purchasing process on critical spend & suppliers relationship management

o Ensure contract & application of negotiated conditions

o Define and follow scorecard to monitor performance

Mission as facilitator in close collaboration with stakeholders:

o Help to build, make evolve & communicate policies

o Recommend best solutions considering supplier offers & services

o Ensure that Danoners can use recommended solutions in best conditions of cost, quality & security

About You:

  • Strong ability and track record of convincing stakeholder to bring success together

- Personal abilities: analytic, team worker, good communicator, diplomat, persuasive, synthetic

  • Agile in remote matrix management between functions & countries

  • At least 5 Years of working experience as indirect sourcing professional

  • Experience of procurement (tender process, negotiation skills, congratulation, implementation)

  • Fluent in English; French is a plus

About us:

Cycles & Procurement is right at the heart of making the Danone vision One Planet. One Health a reality. Through what & 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 are one team of procurement professionals worldwide working closely together with our colleagues across the Company. We secure competitive, sustainable resources, seek innovative solutions and partner up with suppliers aligned to our vision.

We offer:

At Danone, we offer a complete package of benefits, with a competitive primary and yearly bonus, but also benefits like a premium free pension, 30 days annual leave and several discounts on a collective health insurance and even on some of our products.

We believe that each time we eat and drink, we vote for the world we want to live in. This powerful idea is at the heart of the ongoing Food Revolution, a movement which is inspired by people who care about where their food comes from, how it was grown and how it impacts their health and the health of…


We believe that each time we eat and drink, we vote for the world we want to live in. This powerful idea is at the heart of the ongoing Food Revolution, a movement which is inspired by people who care about where their food comes from, how it was grown and how it impacts their health and the health of the planet.

Be innovative and entrepreneurial and the impact you could make might just amaze you. Join our movement for a healthier world. One Planet One Health BY YOU.

Foods & Beverages
Hoofddorp
Active in 2 countries
2,800 employees
50% men - 50% women
Average age is 35 years