About the job
This position will lead milk sourcing (strategy and deployment) for the AMEA region and work with milk teams in the countries to deliver the four pillars of C&P excellence - Supply Security, Efficiency, Innovation, and Sustainability. The role is a key enabler of the overall success of the EDP and SN businesses in this zone.
The role has a direct spend of 300mE+ spread across multiple countries and is responsible for ~2.8 blnE of turnover.
Main Responsibilities E2E responsibility for sourcing milk in the AMEA region for Danone. Effectively lead the strategy development and execution for milk sourcing in the region. Lead the team managing the strategic milk sourcing & buying operations in AMEA for our factories & CO-Man. Mobilize the Efficiency Agenda of DANONE to deliver cost-saving and cost-reduction targets through cross-functional collaboration. Lead the Danone Impact Journey agenda for milk by co-building with internal stakeholders & partners the roadmap for the implementation of sustainability commitments in line with the company's global commitments & policies. Lead the process of business contingency planning & the rollout of risk mitigation programs. Implement AMEA Milk strategy through managing cross-functional teams, R&I, Quality, Topline & Supply Chain teams. Monitor the global commodities market for animal feed and provide market intelligence and strategy guidance to the team. MISSION Own & Lead the Milk sourcing agenda across the AMEA zone & act as a catalyst in building sustainable & profitable growth for EDP/SN business through efficiently sourcing high-quality fresh milk with a multitude of suppliers, including for feed & feed additives, with the best possible conditions regarding total delivered cost, quality, and service.
The challenge for the sourcing team is building lasting relationships with these suppliers, guaranteeing product quality while retaining the competitive edge and creating value for Danone. The role requires profound business understanding, analytical skills, strategic mindset, strong communication skills, conviction, and a transformational mindset.
About you Personal Competencies Ability to work in a multicultural environment. Strong collaborative and communication skills. Very good at dealing with ambiguity. Customer focus and action-oriented. Good interpersonal skills, conflict management, influencing skills. Technical Competencies Strong analytical and negotiation skills. Experience in FMCG and managing the Dairy category; direct experience in milk is a plus. Good organization and planning abilities with the 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. About us Working here, you'll need to enjoy a fast pace, complexity, and it can get a little challenging. But it's packed with opportunities. You'll work with some of the best-known brands in the world, such as Evian, Nutricia, Activia, and Nutrilon, and we absolutely guarantee that you can just be yourself. Be innovative and entrepreneurial, and the impact you could make might just amaze you. Join our movement for a healthier world. One Planet One Health BY YOU.
We are proud to be an equal employer. We are convinced our differences make the difference and that an inclusive working environment will drive our growth as a business, as teams, and as individuals. We will therefore consider all applicants for employment, fostering an inclusive working culture that is accessible for all.
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