Global Category sourcing manager - Recycle Plastic

Procurement at Danone

About the job

This role is designed to lead the development and deployment of global recycled plastic sourcing strategies (rPET, rPE, rPP, rPS, Bio. 250mE spend) across all regions.

The primary objective is to support each region in building its recycled plastic roadmap and to secure business needs through cost-effective and reliable supply sources. The role requires strong cross-functional collaboration and the ability to drive the agenda in a challenging environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop the R-resin sourcing strategy aligned with each region’s R-resin roadmap.
• Establish and maintain long-term, reliable partnerships with recyclers to enhance quality and cost efficiency.
• Leverage global expertise to optimize R-resin costs through imports, cost benchmarking, should-cost analysis, and make-or-buy evaluations.
• Identify new suppliers and emerging technologies—including chemical recycling and bio/carbon absorption—and collaborate with the Advanced Technology team to define future recycling solutions.
• Lead the development of market intelligence to anticipate changes, identify opportunities, and mitigate risks impacting Danone.
• Category Management: budget, BCP, SRM, cross region and cross function collaboration.
• Execution Focus: request a goal-oriented mindset to ensure project delivery while facing the internal / external challenges.
• People Leadership: Manage a team of 3 direct reports, fostering skill development and team capability growth.

Meet your future manager! You will report to JIN Roy, Head of Upstream Materials.

About you

We are looking for a strong professional with 10+ years of experience in procurement. You are passionate about sustainability, experienced in working within a complex environment and able to navigate complex organizational landscapes.

Key requirements:

• Strategic thinking: Capability to project the future, anticipate changes, and propose good solutions in advance.
• Highly collaborative with the ability to work effectively with multiple teams and cultures, and to engage and challenge higher business stakeholders.
• Strong negotiation and Supplier relationship management skills.
• 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.

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.

* 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.

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.