Strategic EU Sourcing Leader — Professional Services

UNAVAILABLE; Hoofddorp; Hybrid; EUR 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Danone is seeking an experienced EU Sourcing Manager Professional Services to lead strategic sourcing across Europe within the Cycles & Procurement team. Based in Hoofddorp, the role covers Real Estate, Outsourced Professional Services, IT, Travel, HR categories, and MICE, with oversight of 700M€ spend and a 3-person direct team.

You will engage senior stakeholders, shape category strategies, manage supplier relationships, and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing and developing teams, both directly and indirectly.
• Strong negotiation, analytical and financial management skills with clear P&L impact.
• Experience leading complex, cross-functional projects across countries and cultures.
• Collaborative, proactive, results-driven mindset.
• Confident using data, digital tools and AI to support decisions.

Responsibilities

• Manage over €700M in annual Professional Services spend across Europe.
• Lead development of category strategies in partnership with stakeholders.
• Ensure implementation of strategies across 7 CBUS and regional/global projects.
• Engage and influence senior stakeholders to secure buy-in and sponsorship.
• Manage a team of 3 direct reports and budget/forecasting with P&L awareness.
• Ensure compliance with Danone policies and processes.
• Develop business continuity plans and manage supplier relationships.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Cross-country projects

Data/AI tools for decision-making

P&L understanding

Job description

Danone is seeking an experienced EU Sourcing Manager Professional Services to lead strategic sourcing across Europe within the Cycles & Procurement team. Based in Hoofddorp, the role covers Real Estate, Outsourced Professional Services, IT, Travel, HR categories, and MICE, with oversight of 700M€ spend and a 3-person direct team.

You will engage senior stakeholders, shape category strategies, manage supplier relationships, and drive continuous improvement.