At Danone, we believe in the power of partnerships to shape a healthier world. Our Global Cycles and Procurement (C&P) Partner for Growth program is a bold, game-changing initiative designed to create value and foster innovation across our external ecosystem of suppliers, start-ups, and academia. This program is at the heart of Danone’s mission to bring our One Planet, One Health vision to life, and we’re looking for a dynamic leader to take it to the next level.
About the Role:
The Global Cycles and Procurement (C&P) Partner for Growth program is one of Danone’s global priorities, designed to build and drive partnerships focused on efficiency, innovation, capacity creation, and sustainability with our external ecosystem.
This flagship program, launched in 2023, is a critical enabler of Renew Danone. It spans all purchasing categories—ingredients, packaging, manufacturing, indirects, and agriculture—and is aimed at capturing innovation and emerging technologies from suppliers, start-ups, and academia. The goal is to create value that aligns with Danone’s One Planet, One Health mission and to address consumer and patient needs through collaboration with internal teams, such as Research & Innovation, Global Categories, and Operations.
As the Global C&P Manager - Innovation and Partnerships, you will take the lead in shaping and executing this high-impact program across all purchasing categories. You will oversee strategic planning, drive cross-functional collaboration, and engage with external partners. Your role will include tracking program performance, reporting to senior leadership, and organizing key events with Danone’s executive teams and external stakeholders.
This role demands strong leadership, strategic vision, and the ability to deliver tangible results in efficiency, innovation, and sustainability.
Key Responsibilities
Program Leadership:
- Lead the Partner for Growth program, managing multiple projects simultaneously across diverse categories.
- Track, monitor, and report program performance to senior leadership, ensuring all objectives are achieved.
Innovation & Collaboration:
- Capture emerging technologies and innovations from external ecosystems (suppliers, start-ups, academia).
- Build and manage partnerships that align with Danone’s mission and values.
Event Coordination:
- Organize high-impact face-to-face events with Danone’s executive team and external stakeholders, including in Paris.
- Create compelling content such as presentations, videos, and storytelling materials for these events.
Program Management:
- Develop and manage dashboards, executive reports, and performance metrics in Power BI.
- Oversee budgets, timelines, and project risks, ensuring all projects align with critical workflows and decision points.
- Improve project speed, reduce costs, and enhance overall quality and effectiveness.
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Align cross-functional teams and manage multiple stakeholder inputs effectively.
- Support governance structures, including innovation steering committees and sub-activations.
Tools & Process Optimization:
- Use and create web-based project management tools, ensuring data accuracy and accessibility.
- Finalize and support the signing of partnerships, while managing program tools and evaluations.
Functie-eisen
What Makes You the Perfect Fit?
- Visionary Leader: You have experience managing global programs and can connect cross-functional teams to achieve shared goals.
- Innovator at Heart: You’re curious about new ideas and passionate about driving sustainability and innovation.
- Project Management Expert: PMP-certified, with a proven track record of leading complex global initiatives to success. Strong business acumen, with procurement and/or R&D experience being a significant advantage.
- Collaborative Communicator: You inspire, influence, and bring diverse stakeholders together to make things happen.
- Strategic Thinker: You see the bigger picture, but you’re also ready to roll up your sleeves and deliver.
- Agile Problem-Solver: You thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments and are adept at navigating challenges.
Additional Requirements
- Available to work at least 3-4 days per week at the office in Hoofddorp.
- Frequent travel to Paris, particularly in preparation for the major event in October.
- Limited vacation availability: Vacation scheduling is restricted to August.
Competenties
Managerial and Personal Skills Required:
- Operational Skills: Business acumen, methodology expertise, project management, risk management, and business case development.
- Leadership Skills: Strong communication, collaboration, determination, and the ability to inspire and drive action.
Arbeidsvoorwaarden
Primary Employment Terms
- A competitive salary ranging from €5.000 to €6.500 gross per month based on a 40-hour workweek (entry level depends on knowledge and work experience).
- 8.33% holiday allowance, calculated over 12 months' salary.
Contract Type
- A project contract, with the aim of transitioning to a permanent contract.
Secondary Employment Terms
- Pension Plus scheme (starting from day one).
- Travel expense reimbursement.
- A subject-matter buddy always available for support.
- Knowledge and networking events tailored to expertise in Supply Chain Management and your career development.
Bedrijfsinformatie
Working here you’ll need to enjoy a fast-paced role, 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 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 to 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.
Interested?
If you have any questions or would like more information about the role, please don't hesitate to reach out. Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today by sending your CV and cover letter!
victoria.de.groene@yacht.nl
(0)6 21 43 90 03
Inclusiviteit en diversiteit
Uiteraard staat deze vacature open voor iedereen die zich hierin herkent. We geloven dat diverse teams van belang zijn voor ons als lerende organisatie, die voorop wil blijven lopen in de wereld van werk. Want juist verschillen tussen mensen zorgen voor groei. Van collega's, klanten, kandidaten en daarmee van Yacht. Heb jij een uniek talent? We ontmoeten je graag.