Procurement Operations Coordinator

Company: Danone North America
Location: Broomfield
Posted on: April 19, 2024

Job Description:

About the jobThis position is responsible for
driving successful execution of key procurement operations for Danone North America. This position will support the processes, tools, and data required to maintain the source to pay process. This role will focus on supporting suppliers, buyers, planners, and key plant operations members to ensure the flow of local procurement operations by maintaining accurate supplier data across multiple systems. They will also contribute to tool deployments and continuous improvement processes. We are looking to hire a Procurement Operations Coordinator based in Broomfield, CO.
Responsibilities: In this role, responsibilities may include:--- Hold expertise in the tools and processes related to local procurement operations--- Coordinate closely with Category Managers to maintain accurate pricing and payment terms within various systems, communicating with Category teams and suppliers---Support the business with pricing and data analysis and reporting, including KPIs ---Coordinate and support new material, new technical contract creation and new vendor setups --- Identify and communicate continuous improvement opportunities and projects --- Lead projects for process automation, tool implementation, post-mortem analysis, and change management. --- Escalate issues in process, tools and data and manage resolutions --- Manage invoice resolution process with appropriate groups --- Assist project teams with Technical Contract creation and provide hyper care to new Suppliers ---Lead ad hoc discussions with internal & external stakeholders to minimize business risk Skills & Abilities --- Ability to work and communicate across organization with diverse team members and across levels. --- Process-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset and the capacity to respectfully challenge practices. --- Decisive and unafraid to make critical decisions while knowing when and how to gain alignment. --- Strong business acumen, the ability to understand the cross-functional impacts of project decisions on everyday business. --- Familiarity and comfort with change management. Ability to bring enthusiasm and openness during periods of change.The base compensation range for this position is $58,000-86,000commensurate with experience. Danone North America additionally offers a performance-based bonus and has a strong benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Time Off, and Paid Parental Bonding Leave, among other benefit plan options. To give our employees flexibility, Danone is a hybrid work environment. About you Education and Experience (Requirements):
Bachelor's Degree
or relevant experience2 to 4 years supply chain, procurement, and/or information/systems experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
--- Demonstrated understanding of supply chain & procurement operations processes--- SAP experience --- Strong communication & organization skills--- Excellent project and time management skills --- Success in problem solving and critical thinking, particularly when dealing with ambiguity--- Achieves timely results with effective prioritization--- Skilled in engaging internal & external stakeholders --- Demonstrates an operational mindset --- Ease in data manipulation and reporting, i.e. PowerBI and other analytics tools --- Customer-centric and solutions-oriented --- Open minded and agile in problem solving --- Collaborative in spirit and people-focusedAbout usAt Danone North America, you'll work with some of the best-known food and beverage brands in the world like Activia, Silk, Two Good, Oikos, evian, and Happy Family. You'll be part of one of the largest Certified B Corps--- in the world, working together to make sure our brands create real benefits for people, communities, and the planet. We have 6,000+ employees across the U.S. and Canada. Come join our movement for a healthier world: One Planet. One Health BY YOU. Danone North America doesn't just welcome what makes you unique, we value it. We're proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All hires to our team are based on qualifications, merit and business needs. We recruit, employ, train and promote regardless of race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, genetic characteristic or any other protected status. Faithful to our values of openness and humanism, all of our employees share in the commitment to engage one another with dignity and respect. http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf #LI-NORAM

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