Procurement Manager; Commodities

Procurement Manager (Commodities)

Job Location s: US-CO-Louisville | US-NY-White Plains

Our Procurement team finds strategic approaches to procuring key resources for Danone like milk, ingredients, and packaging. As part of this team you will work with colleagues to support the organization, efficiency, and decision making for our local procurement team. We are looking for a Procurement Manager (Commodities) to join our team based in Broomfield CO or White Plains NY. In this role you will be responsible for performing operational, tactical & analytical work that sustainably contributes to creating an agile and decisive purchasing team.

• Hold expertise in tools and processes which contribute to local procurement operations. Leverage these tools and expertise to improve simple processes and ways of working.
• Support and maintain document retention files (Contract approvals, Forecasts, etc).
• Maintain commercial term records & support accurate reflection of said terms in SAP.
• Guide new material suppliers through the proper vendor on‑boarding steps at Danone.
• Create pricing submissions (Price it, Orasoft, etc) and Indirect POs for procurement related activity and manage their lifecycle.
• Support pricing updates and resolution of price blocks, coordinating with Front Office.
• Manage pricing, data and supplier lists and provide related analysis or information to buyers or stakeholders.
• Maintain supplier inventory records to enhance supply chain visibility.
• Support buyers with timely reaction on contract balancing and lifecycle needs, data requests.
• Manage and maintain USDA re-export program data.
• Lead ad hoc discussions with internal & external stakeholders to minimize business risk.
• Track and report on key KPIs and Procurement initiatives. Assist with updating supplier scorecards and performance monitoring.
• Participate in some renovation and BCP project team meetings; ensure seamless communication of requirements, timings, risks, and other relevant project information to both project and C&P teams, and actioning key follow ups.

Base compensation range: $81,000 – $116,000, commensurate with experience. Danone North America additionally offers a performance-based bonus and a strong benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Time Off, and Paid Parental Bonding Leave.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage (80% cost share).
• Fitness discounts, unlimited flexible time off and hybrid work schedules.
• Performance-based bonus, 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement, employee discount programs and voluntary perks.
• Parent and family benefits: caretaker benefits, 18 weeks parental bonding, fertility, surrogacy, adoption benefits, and pet insurance.

Education and Experience (Requirements):
Bachelor's degree; 3‑5 years of supply chain or procurement experience.

• Demonstrated understanding of supply chain & procurement operations processes.
• SAP/APO knowledge a plus.
• Strong communication, analytical & organization skills.
• Strong PowerPoint and Excel skills;
  Power BI a plus.
• Success in problem solving and critical thinking.
• Achieves timely results with effective prioritization.
• Thrives in a team environment.
• Anticipates and is proactive.
• Passion for excellence and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrates the Danone Culture, behaviors and attitudes.

Danone North America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. It is our policy to give equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to legally protected characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state/provincial and/or local law.