Danone North America is looking for a Senior Category Activation Manager(Senior Sourcing Manager), Packaging - Follow Your Heart inBroomfield, CO or White Plains, New York.Follow Your Heart was acquired by Danone in 2021. This role manages all directpackaging materials (Glass, Plastics, Flexibles, Paper), for theFollow Your Heart brand.The Senior Sourcing Manager role is part of Danone's regional procurementorganization, who serves the Top and Bottom line of all Danone businessunits (BU) across US & Canada. In this role you will have a high levelof connection with Planning, R&I, Marketing, Operations and Quality.Your mission:Continue to implement and enhance the existing Packaging strategy establishedfor Follow Your Heart.See-through the implementation of sourcing projectsImplement remaining identified opportunities spanning sustainability, costsavings & supply security.Identify new sustainability, cost savings & BCP opportunities, as thebusiness continues to grow and develop.Secure our equityPrepare and support the transformation of our business without supply chaindisruptionsTrack and implement an improvement program on security of supply and suppliercomplianceProvide productivity ideas and implement these successfullyBe a true partnerMaintain/build a strong supplier network and strategize key 'Partners'for our futureRun an effective program to a support Danone's mission and ambition at Top 2Top levelBe present and make sure our Partners are present in strategic businesstopics, like sustainability.Own & drive supplier relationship managementBe the custodian of efficient and effective processesMaintain high level of accuracy on prices in our systemsContinue to work on streamlining "data" post-acquisition (i.e. ensuringproper execution and documentation of legal contracts/NDAs, implementingcost models/cost breakdowns with suppliers where applicable, etc.).Be the owner of supplier performance strategy for suppliers across the Paper& Flexibles team.
Where will I be:You will report into the Paper & Flexibles Procurement Director in USAYou will work with the other Senior Sourcing Managers to streamline the FYHstrategy with their category strategies.The base compensation range for this position is$109,000-164,000commensurate with experience. Danone North Americaadditionally offers a performance-based bonus and has a strong benefitspackage including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage,401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement,Flexible Time Off, and Paid Parental Bonding Leave, among other benefitplan options. To give our employees flexibility, Danone is a hybrid workenviro
A profile we would love to see:A Bachelor's degree holder in the related fieldProven experience in procurement, project management and relationship buildingUsed to working in a multi-cultural global environmentAgile & flexible, and thrive with ambiguityKey characteristics that would fit:Change management / transformational skillsTeam-work mind-set and MotivatedResults driven and execution with excellenceCreative, Think outside the boxIndependent and capable of working remoteFinancial skills - MRM etcBusiness acumen
At Danone North America, you'll work with some of the best-known food andbeverage brands in the world like Activia, Silk, Horizon Organic, TwoGood, Oikos, evian, and Happy Family. You'll be part of one of thelargest Certified B Corps in the world, working together to make sure ourbrands create real benefits for people, communities, and the planet. Wehave 6,000+ employees across the U.S. and Canada. Come join our movementfor a healthier world: One Planet. One Health BY YOU.Danone North America doesn't just welcome what makes you unique, we valueit. We're proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.All hires to our team are based on qualifications merit and business needs.We recruit, employ, train and promote regardless of race, color,religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,national origin, age, veteran status, genetic characteristic or anyother protected status. Faithful to our values of openness and humanism, allof our employees share in the commitment to engage one another with dignityand respect. http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdfhttps://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCPEEOSupplementFinalJRFQA508c.pdf#LI-NORAM
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