Global Category Sourcing Manager Oils & Fats
Published date: 2025/03/04
- Location: Hoofddorp, North Holland, Netherlands
Procurement
Global Category Sourcing Manager Oils & Fats
Netherlands
Hoofddorp
On-site
Permanent Full-Time
Posted: 3 Mar 2025
About the job
Hoofddorp/Hybrid
Business Strategy /Vision:
Creating the strategic vision for the category in a complex and dynamic internal and external environment.
Global owner of the Category, this role oversees the entire Danone spend of ingredients – Oils & Fats impacting Danone worldwide in the divisions EDP (Dairy & Plant Based) and Specialised Nutrition.
Global owner of key Supplier x-category relationships, driving the Danone/Supplier agenda across those categories.
Total spend is around 340MmE, 80mE for EDP, 260mE for SN
The Senior Buyer Oils & Fats EU reports directly into this role.
Impact on Business Results
Significant impact COGS reduction, top line growth and service level and risk management.
Process & Projects
Continuously develop and deploy the Categories Strategy
Drive the implementation of Category Strategy, delivering Growth, Efficiency, Sustainability, Supply Security & Quality
Play a key role in developing and executing risk management strategies for Oils, primarily hedging.
(Co)Develop Joint Business Development Plans and Partnerships with selected Partners, and lead the implementation.
Lead Danone Impact Journey for Oils & Fats co-building with internal stakeholders and partners the roadmap to implement Danone sustainability commitments.
Lead the operational execution of the projects and contracts
First point of escalation for service, business continuity, and crisis management for the respective categories.
About you
Personal Competencies:
Agility to operate in complex organisation with many internal and external stakeholders
Strategic vision and able to communicate with senior stakeholders.
Leadership maturity, develop & empower people for sustainable results
Ability to work in a multicultural environment.
Interpersonal skills, conflict management, influencing skills, and cross functional collaboration
Technical Competencies:
Strong analytical and negotiation skills .
Organization and planning abilities, capability to control a large number of concurrent variables and activities accurately and consistently.
Equally comfortable with strategy building and zooming into details
Understanding of sustainability and driving impact through sourcing.
Education and experience:
Education: Masters degree in business related field or commensurate experience
Minimum 10+ years experience in Procurement with relevant category knowledge.
About Danone
We’re proud to be a B-Corp certified company. That means we meet the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability in everything we do.
We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we base our hiring decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.*
It’s an exciting time to join Danone! You’ll be joining at a momentum in cycles & procurement journey where you can make a huge impact on our business. And the best part? You’ll be supported to grow an impactful career that you can be proud of. Together, we’ll build a healthier world.
All Danoners receive a complete package of benefits. This includes a competitive salary and yearly bonus, a premium free pension and great discounts on health insurance and Danone products. We understand the importance of flexibility and offer 30 days of annual leave (with the opportunity to purchase more) and a hybrid working environment, where you can work either from home or from one of our People Hubs in Hoofddorp, Utrecht and Rijswijk.
It’s simple – hit the “apply” button. In order to comply with GDPR we can’t process your personal data without your given consent, so please apply directly via this website. Good luck! We can’t wait to meet you.
Need more information? Please contact Anna Anitova, Senior Talent Acquisition Manager C&P via [email protected].
* all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
#LI-NL#LI-HYBRID
https://careers.danone.com/en-global/jobs/global-category-sourcing-manager-oils-fats-15536-en-us.html
Global Category Sourcing Manager Oils & Fats
Netherlands
Hoofddorp
On-site
Permanent Full-Time
Posted: 3 Mar 2025
About the job
Hoofddorp/Hybrid
Business Strategy /Vision:
Creating the strategic vision for the category in a complex and dynamic internal and external environment.
Global owner of the Category, this role oversees the entire Danone spend of ingredients – Oils & Fats impacting Danone worldwide in the divisions EDP (Dairy & Plant Based) and Specialised Nutrition.
Global owner of key Supplier x-category relationships, driving the Danone/Supplier agenda across those categories.
Total spend is around 340MmE, 80mE for EDP, 260mE for SN
The Senior Buyer Oils & Fats EU reports directly into this role.
Impact on Business Results
Significant impact COGS reduction, top line growth and service level and risk management.
Process & Projects
Continuously develop and deploy the Categories Strategy
Drive the implementation of Category Strategy, delivering Growth, Efficiency, Sustainability, Supply Security & Quality
Play a key role in developing and executing risk management strategies for Oils, primarily hedging.
(Co)Develop Joint Business Development Plans and Partnerships with selected Partners, and lead the implementation.
Lead Danone Impact Journey for Oils & Fats co-building with internal stakeholders and partners the roadmap to implement Danone sustainability commitments.
Lead the operational execution of the projects and contracts
First point of escalation for service, business continuity, and crisis management for the respective categories.
About you
Personal Competencies:
Agility to operate in complex organisation with many internal and external stakeholders
Strategic vision and able to communicate with senior stakeholders.
Leadership maturity, develop & empower people for sustainable results
Ability to work in a multicultural environment.
Interpersonal skills, conflict management, influencing skills, and cross functional collaboration
Technical Competencies:
Strong analytical and negotiation skills .
Organization and planning abilities, capability to control a large number of concurrent variables and activities accurately and consistently.
Equally comfortable with strategy building and zooming into details
Understanding of sustainability and driving impact through sourcing.
Education and experience:
Education: Masters degree in business related field or commensurate experience
Minimum 10+ years experience in Procurement with relevant category knowledge.
About Danone
We’re proud to be a B-Corp certified company. That means we meet the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability in everything we do.
We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we base our hiring decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.*
It’s an exciting time to join Danone! You’ll be joining at a momentum in cycles & procurement journey where you can make a huge impact on our business. And the best part? You’ll be supported to grow an impactful career that you can be proud of. Together, we’ll build a healthier world.
All Danoners receive a complete package of benefits. This includes a competitive salary and yearly bonus, a premium free pension and great discounts on health insurance and Danone products. We understand the importance of flexibility and offer 30 days of annual leave (with the opportunity to purchase more) and a hybrid working environment, where you can work either from home or from one of our People Hubs in Hoofddorp, Utrecht and Rijswijk.
It’s simple – hit the “apply” button. In order to comply with GDPR we can’t process your personal data without your given consent, so please apply directly via this website. Good luck! We can’t wait to meet you.
Need more information? Please contact Anna Anitova, Senior Talent Acquisition Manager C&P via [email protected].
* all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
#LI-NL#LI-HYBRID
https://careers.danone.com/en-global/jobs/global-category-sourcing-manager-oils-fats-15536-en-us.html
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