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Danone

Global foods and beverages company

Procurement Excellence Senior Specialist

Procurement & SourcingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeTokyo, JapanNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Have 2–5 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management and a strong understanding of procurement processes and best practices.
  • Have an analytical mindset and the ability to use data to support informed decision-making.
  • Have hands-on, advanced skills in developing and maintaining Power BI dashboards.
  • Have project management skills and the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
  • Communicate in Japanese and English, in writing and speaking; English ability at approximately TOEIC 800 or above is specified.
  • Be proficient in procurement software and data analytics tools.
  • Be proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel for data analysis and reporting and PowerPoint for communication and presentations.
  • Adapt to a multinational, diverse, versatile, and lean organization.
  • Take action independently and operate effectively amid ambiguity without close direction.
  • Reflect on personal development and demonstrate responsibility and ownership in prioritizing and leading actions toward department and company objectives.
  • Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external suppliers.

Responsibilities

  • Manage procurement data, KPIs, and performance tracking to improve visibility and support business decision-making.
  • Develop and maintain dashboards and reports using Power BI and Excel.
  • Monitor procurement performance, project progress, savings delivery, and relevant market and industry trends.
  • Translate complex data into actionable insights and recommendations for stakeholders.
  • Improve data quality, reporting processes, and data visualization methods.
  • Use data analytics tools and procurement software for KPI and dashboard management, establishing standard operating procedures, manuals, and guidelines, standardizing and simplifying processes, automating reporting, and supporting change management.
  • Support quarterly rolling forecasts and annual budget planning for the Procurement function.
  • Track financial indicators such as inflation, savings, and budget performance.
  • Collaborate with Procurement and Finance stakeholders to ensure accurate planning and reporting.
  • Identify risks and opportunities through data analysis and market insights.
  • Provide subject-matter support for e-sourcing activities and tools across Direct and Indirect Procurement.
  • Support buyers in using e-sourcing platforms and standardized sourcing processes.
  • Drive adoption of digital procurement tools and identify opportunities to improve sourcing efficiency and compliance.
  • Collaborate with global and local stakeholders to improve and implement e-sourcing processes.
  • Work with key raw material suppliers and internal operations teams to streamline raw material delivery processes.
  • Standardize delivery processes, visualize on-time-in-full delivery, manage delivery-related KPIs, promote process automation, and enable buyers.
  • Evaluate, implement, and maintain procurement technology solutions to streamline processes, increase automation, and improve procurement function efficiency.
  • Monitor industry trends and emerging best practices and recommend solutions such as process automation and data visualization.
  • Initiate and manage proposed changes and process-improvement initiatives.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with SAP ERP, Zycus eSourcing, and/or Coupa OneBuy.

About the Company

Danone

Global foods and beverages company

Danone is a global food and beverage company focused on Essential Dairy & Plant-Based products, Waters, and Specialized Nutrition. It sells brands like Actimel, Activia, Alpro, Evian, Nutricia, and Volvic across more than 120 markets, employing over 100,000 people. Its products aim to support health and sustainability, guided by the One Planet. One Health framework and 2030 goals, with a plan to pursue B Corp certification by 2025. It differentiates itself with a mission-driven approach, the Entreprise à Mission status in France, and strong sustainability commitments across a diversified brand portfolio to bring healthy, sustainable eating to as many people as possible.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Paris, France
Founded
1919

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