Danone · 2 hours ago
Procurement Operations Manager, Plastics
Louisville, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$79K/yr - $114K/yr
3+ years expDanone is a leading food and beverage company with a commitment to health and sustainability. They are seeking a Procurement Operations Manager, Plastics to support procurement activities and collaborate closely with category directors and buyers, while managing supplier relationships and improving operational processes.
Consumer GoodsDairyFood and BeverageFood ProcessingHealth Care
Responsibilities
Support category RFP's and bid analysis working alongside local and global category buyers
Hold expertise in the tools and processes which contribute to local procurement operations
Develop, implement, and maintain continuous improvement SOP’s across all functional tools and cross functional stakeholders
Manage commercial term records & support accurate reflection of said terms in SAP
Guide & manage new material suppliers through the proper vendor on-boarding steps at Danone
Create Indirect POs for procurement related activity and manage their lifecycle
Maintain supplier inventory records to enhance supply chain visibility
Support buyers with timely reaction on contract balancing needs and other analytical needs
Assist with tracking and reporting of key KPIs and supplier scorecards
Active participant in sustainability initiatives related to the categories managed
Support material planning escalations and ensure the chain is secured within a dynamic global supply chain environment
Work cross-functionally with Global, Project Management, R&I, Quality Assurance, Regulatory/Legal, Planning, Finance, and Brand/Marketing
Collaborate across other direct material categories to enable opportunities that can deliver innovation and efficiency
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related field
3+ years of work experience in Procurement or Supply Chain, FMCG experience a plus
Strong analytical skills
Tenacious & strong at building relationships
Agile & flexible, and thrive with ambiguity
Fluent in English; French is a plus, but not mandatory
Ideally have plastic or packaging sourcing experience
Strong communication skills with business background
Proven skills in both written and verbal communication, influencing and stakeholder management
Ability to perform within a complex and 'fast-paced' environment
Team player, pragmatic, and accountable
Strong interpersonal skills
High proficiency in Microsoft applications with particular focus on Excel and PowerPoint
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Prescription Drug Coverage
401k Plan
Wellness Program
Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible Time Off
Paid Parental Bonding Leave
Fitness discounts
Unlimited flexible time off
Hybrid work schedules
Caretaker benefits
18 weeks of parental bonding
Fertility
Surrogacy
Adoption benefits
Pet insurance
Company
Danone
Danone is a global leader in three health-focused, fast-growing categories: Dairy & Plant-Based products, Waters, and Specialized Nutrition.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.57B2025-04-01Post Ipo Debt· $866.25M
2024-04-26Post Ipo Debt· $700M
2007-07-13IPO
Leadership Team
Antoine de Saint-Affrique
CEO
Véronique Penchienati-Bosetta
Group Deputy CEO, Geographies, Categories and Global Marketing & Sales
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