Senior Category Sourcing Manager – Dairy Ingredients

About the role

Danone is seeking a Senior Category Sourcing Manager to lead the sourcing strategy for milk powders and base powders across the APAC region. You will be responsible for ensuring a reliable supply, cost efficiency, and sustainability of dairy ingredients for the Specialized Nutrition business.

Key responsibilities

• Define and execute sourcing strategies for SMP, WMP, SMC and base powders.
• Set up tenders, negotiate contracts, allocate supply, and monitor consumption across all SN supply points.
• Manage financial aspects of the category, including market effects, productivity projects, and working‑capital improvements.
• Conduct risk analysis, dual‑sourcing, contingency planning, and sustainability assessments.
• Collaborate with R&I, Quality, Operations, Regulatory and Project teams to drive continuous improvement.
• Lead supplier relationship management and act as the regional voice for global dairy‑ingredient procurement.
• Facilitate business reviews with global and regional stakeholders, ensuring alignment on critical topics.
• Drive cross‑category initiatives and flagship projects to elevate Danone’s performance.

Required profile

• Minimum 7 years of strategic procurement experience in a global or regional setting.
• Strong knowledge of dairy ingredients and related spend categories.
• Proven ability to manage complex supplier networks and negotiate high‑value contracts.
• Experience in risk management, market intelligence, and working‑capital optimization.
• Excellent communication skills to influence cross‑functional and senior stakeholders.

Required skills