Our Procurement team finds strategic approaches to procuring key resources forDanone like milk, water and plastic. We are looking to hire a SourcingManager, Closures and Bottles based in White Plains, NY or Broomfield,CO. You will work inside the global Plastics Solutions Team, where wepurchase materials for our Closures and Bottles. The mission of the team isact on WHAT and HOW we source to enable growth, end-to-end efficiency andsustainability. In order to co-create value with the business and leverage thesupplier strategic network, we will work in 3 main levers:Growth: design to superior value, Connect for growth, SRMEnd to end efficiency: COGS and CASH efficiency, BCP, MRM and IndirectFX managementPlanet: Packaging TransformationFurthermore, you will lead and/or contribute to key sourcing projects inthe region while monitoring and driving key performance indicators related tofinancial performance, quality/legal compliance, and responsible sourcing.This is a regional procurement role that will work across all the marketingcategories for NORAM Beverages and Yogurt as well as work closely with ourglobal counterparts on our roadmap to support our business strategy.

　　The key category of responsibility are Closures and Bottles in virgin orrecycled plastic, and produced by any technology (Injection molding orthermoforming).In this role, you will define & implement a regional purchasing strategyfor Closures and Bottles in line with the global Strategy, enableinnovation, improve the divisions competitive position, & increase thepurchasing proficiency in the category. Additionally,You will be the account manager for regional suppliers and regional contactfor global suppliersYou will understand, challenge & anticipate Danone business needs andfuture growthYou will understand & analyze the Plastics Market TrendsYou will propose, validate & implement a 3 - 5 year sourcing strategy inline with the global strategyYou will manage big transformations in your category very closely and workcross-functionally and globally to ensure successful launch through variousprojects over the next 1-2 years and beyondYou will guarantee 100% supply to regional factoriesYou will identify, keep ready & activate backup solutions for unexpecteddemandYou will maintain the budgetYou will identify market risks & opportunities & their full impactYou will identify, manage & coordinate negotiations, working with theglobal team, ensuring cost competitiveness at all timesYou will develop category excellence; identify inside & outside best practicesIn accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the base compensationrange for this position is $75,000-113,000. 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 op

　　You will have a Bachelor's degree in a related fieldYou will have 3+ years of work experience in Procurement or Supply Chain,FMCG experience a plusYou will have both a hands on & strategic business approachYou will be tenacious & strong at building relationshipsYou will be agile & flexible, and thrive with ambiguityYou will be fluent in English; French is a plus, but not mandatoryYou will have project management and cost management experienceYou will ideally have plastic or packaging sourcing experience

　　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 he 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

　　Dannon is an equal employment and affirmative action employer. All qualifiedapplicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color,religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,national origin, age, veteran status, genetic characteristic or anyother unlawful criterion.