ANZ Category Buyer Packaging
Core
Lead dairy packaging category strategy, contract negotiations, and supplier management for Danone's ANZ region.
Role type
Category Buyer (Packaging)
Builds
Dairy packaging supply chain and contracts
Domain
FMCG / Food & Beverage / Dairy
Required skills
packaging sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiation, cross-functional project management, SAP proficiency, analytical thinking, risk assessment
Preferred skills
FMCG/food/dairy/pharmaceutical packaging experience, dual-sourcing implementation, innovation project support, Microsoft Excel/PowerPoint
Technologies
SAP, MRP
Responsibilities
Develop and execute dairy packaging category strategy; lead contract negotiations and manage approvals; make supplier decisions based on risk, price, and quality; initiate dual-sourcing and productivity projects; support innovation and renovation projects; build and maintain supplier relationships; prepare performance reports and price forecasts; maintain SAP outline agreements; collaborate with Quality, Supply Chain, R&D, Finance, and Legal teams.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC