Global Senior Buyer – Specialty Packaging

Procurement

As a Global Senior Buyer – Specialty Packaging you will drive a complex and cross divisional purchasing category, which will particularly serve Specialized Nutrition division.

The category covers metal containers & closures for baby food nutrition, with a global responsibility. The global category buyer is expected to drive Danone strategic agenda for the Specialized Nutrition division, with a spend of circa 200Meur.

Main objectives

• Define/modify and implement a global purchasing strategy for the category in scope with the aim to deliver security of supply, sustainability, cost efficiency and innovation. Drive a best cost country approach to ensure sourcing localisation is always best option for the needs we have
• Ensure supplier relationship management (SRM) and develop strategic partnership with selected key suppliers
• Secure supply and quality improvement projects to mitigate high business exposure, while at the same time develop and introduce Business Contingency Improvement Roadmap on Tier 1 and Tier 2.
• Develop and drive a governance program with other functions (S&OP, Qualify, R&I) to take best decision in terms of supply/demand and investment to ensure capacity available is always fitting the current & future needs.
• Enable Innovation: drive supplier for project under Danone lead, and develop technological expertise to bring innovation from the outside in. Lead breakthrough approach on technology to drive innovation in all zones.
• Drive the sustainable agenda topic for the category, in line with the overall Danone Pack Policy.

You will report to NAYDENOV Artem, Global C&P Manager - Specialty Packaging.

About you

Key requirements:

• At least 8 years of relevant experience in purchasing with strong knowledge of specialty categories (preferable packaging with metal or glass).
• Agility, capacity to understand and navigate business complexity.
• Tenacity with ability to build strong relationship in order to gain credibility and create an efficient network between CBUs and suppliers.
• Fluent English.
• Proven experience in project management and operations.

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.
• Proficient in leveraging AI-powered analytics tools to enchace procurement insights and desicion-making.

Please note, that this role is offered as a 12‑month fixed‑term contract, with the intention to extend to a permanent position after this period.

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.