Danone France does not seek to be the best company in the world, but better for the world! That’s why our 26 brands in France are B Corp TM certified. *  

B Corp is the compass of our CSR strategy! This certification allows us to challenge ourselves in order to continuously improve and measure our social and environmental performance. 

In this position, you will be responsible for managing and optimizing the procurement of oceanfreight services to ensure cost-effective and efficient transportation solutions meeting Danone’s objectives.

Your main responsibilities will focus on:  

- Develop and implement procurement strategies for oceanfreight services to meet the company’s End to End and cost objectives.

- Manage and coordinate a control tower with a third-party provider to oversee oceanfreight operations, ensuring seamless execution and communication.

- Conduct tenders for oceanfreight services: Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with oceanfreight carriers and service providers to secure competitive rates and service agreements.

- Monitor market trends, industry developments, and regulatory changes to ensure compliance and adapt procurement strategies accordingly.

- Maintain and manage supplier relationships, ensuring high levels of service performance and addressing any issues or disputes.

- Analyze and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to oceanfreight procurement, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.

KEY DELIVERABLES

- Tender Process Management

- Supplier Negotiations and Contracts

- Control Tower Management

- Procurement Strategy Development

- Market Analysis and Compliance

- Supplier Relationship Management

- Performance Monitoring and Reporting

- Projects Participation

- UPSTREAM synergies

MAIN INTERACTION (SCOPE & LEVEL)

Internal

• Cross BU & Cross-categories

• Supply chain, logistics, Operations Supply Points, Legal and finance teams

External

• Oceanfreight carriers, Freight forwarders,3/4PL

• Control Tower Provider

• Freight Associations, Governmental bodies, European Shippers Association

Our employer commitments:   

The guarantee of a relevant, competitive and scalable compensation package, through external benchmark and internal equity. It consists among other things of a fixed salary, an yearly bonus, gain sharing, and a Danone share.  

Flexibility of work and workplaces, such as weekly homeworking. To be adapted according to the team  

Skills development for all, thanks to our Danone Academy France and through a year-round managerial conversation cycle.  

The possibility to use up to 3 days a year of volunteering through the platform Vendredi.  

Parenting policy benefits, such as extended Parental Leave (14 additional maternity/paternity days covered), or the ability to convert some earnings into time off  

Other benefits include a complementary pension scheme, health care plan, CSE, 100% of the Navigo pass covered.

The criteria below remain indicative. A candidate who has a different combination of experience and skills could also be considered.  

- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field. - 5 years of professional experience with proven experience in oceanfreight procurement or a similar role within the logistics industry.

- Strong negotiation and contract management skills.

- In-depth knowledge of the oceanfreight industry, including carrier services, market trends, and regulations.

- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, procurement, CLM & P2P software.

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

We are proud to promote diversity and equal opportunity within our teams. We believe that our differences will make a difference, and that an inclusive work environment will drive our growth as a company, as a team, and as individuals. We will therefore consider all applications* by fostering an inclusive work culture where everyone can feel at home.   

We have also chosen to remove inclusive writing from our job offers because its complexity penalizes people with cognitive disabilities, including dyslexia, dysphasia, or apraxia.  

*All nominations will be considered regardless of origin, background, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability… 

One Planet, One Health - BY YOU!   

Our four core values "HOPE": HUMANISM, OPENNESS, CLOSENESS and ENTHUSIASM serve as our compass.   

Every day, you will make decisions that impact our economic and societal performance, as well as our ability to achieve our ambitions.    

At Danone, you can just be yourself. We are convinced that it is up to YOU to define how you work, develop and progress.   

With us, you will work in a challenging, authentic, and caring environment.  

Want to know more about the daily life of our danoners? Check out our LinkedIn page and our @DanoneTalentFrance Instagram account.   

You want to take action to bring health through food to as many people as possible? Join us!

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