Senior Global Buyer IT Infrastructure

Senior Global Buyer IT Infrastructure at Danone

Hoofddorp/Hybrid

The Global Senior Buyer will work in close cooperation with the Global IT stakeholders to cover Danone Business requirements & sourcing on the following area of spend: Infrastructure (Cloud Service provider, Data Center, Network, Hardware, Telecommunication, Managed & Support Services), IT security and Data.

The position will report to Global Sourcing Manager IT & Data Infrastructure.

Category management:

• Develop IT category strategies & roadmap with IT & data platform leads. Deliver value for money in accordance with procurement strategy and business plans.
• Structure a procurement approach to deliver a continuous sustainable productivity per year and maximizing the business value
• Develop or reinforce connection to market via suppliers, conferences, market studies, benchmarking to continuously track best in class practices and market trends to capture technology innovation and support Danone development and business digital transformation
• Build strong procurement toolkit & methodology on specific area of spend and lead on-boarding of zones and CBUs via focused communication on in-scope initiatives

Sourcing:

• Source and benchmark global category suppliers on a regular basis
• Drive consolidation of spend and negotiation leverage with IT & Data teams
• Launch RFI/RFQ to select, engage, and manage supply base for the global categories in responsibility
• Ensure that Danoners can use recommended solutions in best conditions of cost, quality & security
• Work in collaboration with Legal partner to execute Support & Managed services and drive efficient contract management process. Ensure contract delivery & application of negotiated conditions
• Support IT & Data in purchasing process on critical spend & suppliers relationship management

Relationship Management:

• Business Relationship Management: Develop strong relationships with global IT & Data teams & regional/local procurement. Able to assess IT & Data needs and recommend optimal sourcing solution.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Define and follow scorecard to monitor global supplier performance and drive continuous improvement plans. Animate suppliers’ performance with IT & Data; manage disputes. Drive innovation from supplier.

Procurement Financials:

• Lead cost optimization program on all sourcing category in scope. Lead quarterly category review meetings with Finance and business partner
• Track & Monitor savings initiatives in collaboration with Finance business partner
• Deliver cash improvements.

About you

You need to have at least 7 years of relevant IT sourcing professional experience with minimum 3 years in Infrastructure area, which implies the capacity to demonstrate:

• Knowledge in sourcing virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V, Nutanix for example)
• Knowledge in Cloud Platforms contract: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Your skills include strong expertise in Cloud technologies, with hands-on experience negotiating SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS contracts types.
• Familiarity with storage systems (SAN, NAS, object storage) procurement cases.
• Experience in Cloud Networking & Security: VPCs, IAM, security groups, encryption contracts.
• Capacity to demonstrate understanding of Compliance Frameworks: ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, HIPAA and impact on contracting IT Security Professional Services.
• Endpoint Security: EDR, antivirus, patch management, cybersecurity vendors and way of working in this specific field.

Operational Technology (OT) experience will be a big plus and we look for a unique blend of IT knowledge, industrial systems expertise and some experience in on Sourcing OT systems with IT infrastructure securely.

In addition, you have:

• Strong ability and track record of convincing stakeholder to bring success together
• Autonomy & agility to manage multiple initiatives/projects in parallel
• Strong negotiator, able to lead complex RFQ deals and agreements
• Adaptable & experience in working in an international environment
• Business acumen & results oriented
• Solid written and oral communication skills
• Experience in working remotely with IT business partners

About Danone

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.

Job details

Dedicated to bringing health through food to as many people as possible, we are a leading global food & beverage company built on four businesses: Essential Dairy and Plant-Based Products, Waters, Early Life Nutrition and Medical Nutrition.

Need more information? Please contact Anna Anitova, Talent Manager anna.anitova@danone.com

* 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.