Strategic Indirect Procurement Lead (Remote)

Danone; City of White Plains (NY); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Prescription Drug Coverage

401k Plan

Wellness Program

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Time Off

Paid Parental Bonding Leave

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Danone North America Medical Nutrition seeks a Manager of Indirect Procurement to lead category strategies, supplier relationships, negotiations, and cross-functional initiatives. You will balance cost, quality, service, and sustainability while aligning stakeholders across Operations, Finance, HR, IT, Marketing, Legal, and Sustainability in North America.

The role emphasizes strategic sourcing, governance, and driving TCO optimization, with a remote-friendly, hybrid work setup and a strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Engineering, or related field.
• MBA, CPSM, or equivalent professional certification preferred.
• 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 and supplier performance improvements.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing senior stakeholders.
• FMCG/CPG, manufacturing, or industrial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for assigned indirect categories across North America.
• Build category roadmaps aligned with business priorities and goals.
• Perform spend analysis, market intelligence, and supplier benchmarking.
• Lead RFx activities and negotiate contracts and terms.
• Deliver productivity, cost savings, and value creation targets.
• Establish supplier scorecards and governance with cross-functional partners.
• Drive supplier-led innovation and manage risk across contracts.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier relationship mgmt

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/SCM/Finance/Engineering

MBA or CPSM or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Coupa

Job description

Danone North America Medical Nutrition seeks a Manager of Indirect Procurement to lead category strategies, supplier relationships, negotiations, and cross-functional initiatives. You will balance cost, quality, service, and sustainability while aligning stakeholders across Operations, Finance, HR, IT, Marketing, Legal, and Sustainability in North America.

The role emphasizes strategic sourcing, governance, and driving TCO optimization, with a remote-friendly, hybrid work setup and a strong