Manager, Indirect Procurement (Nutricia + Kate Farms)

Danone•White Plains, NY

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Manager, Indirect Procurement, you will play a critical role in enabling business performance through the development and execution of strategic sourcing initiatives across key indirect spend categories. You will lead category strategies, supplier relationships, negotiations, and cross-functional initiatives that deliver sustainable value, drive innovation, mitigate risk, and support Danone's long-term growth ambitions. Partnering closely with Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, HR, IT, Marketing, Legal, and Sustainability teams, you will ensure procurement remains a strategic business partner across the organization. The successful candidate will balance cost, quality, service, innovation, and sustainability objectives while building strong stakeholder alignment throughout North America.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Engineering, or related field.
8+ years of progressive procurement, strategic sourcing, or category management experience.
Experience managing complex indirect spend categories within a multinational organization.
Proven track record delivering measurable cost savings, productivity improvements, and supplier performance enhancements.
Experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing senior stakeholders.
Strategic sourcing and category management expertise.
Advanced negotiation and contract management skills.
Supplier relationship management experience.
Strong financial acumen and analytical capabilities.
Spend analysis and procurement analytics.
Knowledge of procurement systems such as SAP, Coupa, or similar platforms.
Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.

Nice To Haves

MBA, Master's degree, CPSM, CIPS, or equivalent professional certification preferred.
FMCG, food and beverage, manufacturing, consumer packaged goods, or industrial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement procurement strategies for assigned indirect categories across North America.
Build and maintain category roadmaps aligned with business priorities and organizational goals.
Conduct spend analysis, market intelligence assessments, and supplier benchmarking to identify opportunities and risks.
Establish and execute sourcing strategies that improve profitability, resilience, and operational effectiveness.
Drive Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) optimization across category portfolios.
Lead RFx activities including RFI, RFP, RFQ, supplier selection, and contract negotiations.
Negotiate commercial agreements, pricing structures, service levels, and contract terms.
Deliver annual productivity, cost savings, and value creation targets.
Ensure sourcing decisions align with procurement governance and compliance standards.
Collaborate with legal teams to manage contract lifecycle activities and mitigate commercial risk.
Build strategic partnerships with key suppliers to improve performance, innovation, sustainability, and service delivery.
Establish supplier performance scorecards and business review processes.
Identify and develop alternative suppliers to improve competitive positioning and supply security.
Drive supplier-led innovation opportunities that support business growth and operational excellence.
Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders and functional stakeholders.
Partner with Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, Information Technology, and Supply Chain teams to understand evolving business needs.
Facilitate alignment between category strategies and business objectives.
Lead cross-functional sourcing projects from opportunity identification through implementation.