VIE - PROCUREMENT ADVISOR - Montreal - October 2024 - W/M

4 weeks ago


Boucherville, Canada Danone Full time

Deine Mission

Are you eligible for a ?

The (Volontariat International en Entreprise) is a Business France program that allows Europeans to work internationally for a designated company. It is a contract lasting from 6 to 24 months.

You must be between 18 and 28 years old. You must have completed your national service obligation. You must be a citizen of the European Economic Area. You must not have previously worked in the country where you wish to undertake your .

Are you looking for a new opportunity in a fast moving & dynamic environment within a great company such as Danone? Do you get energized by finding the perfect next career step for our (future) colleagues ?

Well, then you may just have found your dream job Hungry to apply? Don’t hesitate and submit your application today so we can get in touch.

Under the VIE program, the procurement advisor will perform a VIE engagement within Danone Inc. in the Canadian Business Unit, for a term of 24 months.

The Procurement will report to the Procurement Manager, within the Cycles & Procurement organization of Danone Canada.

They will be responsible for supporting the daily activities of the department and will assume the following responsibilities:

Category Management and Supplier Relationship Management

Define and co-develop the strategy for Purchasing categories; Develop and maintain relationships with strategic suppliers; Work hand in hand with the Department of Marketing to analyze needs, conduct calls for tenders, negotiate agreements, build contracts with the legal department and ensure implementation and proper execution of these contracts; Monitor and facilitate vendor compliance with Danone policies, guidelines, and standards;

Evaluation of Strategic Agencies

Elaborate and Conduct supplier surveys; Evaluate and monitor the local performance of agencies; Define performance improvement objectives and necessary action plans; Monitor and ensure the implementation of action plans;

Financial management

Create internal / external synergies by identifying value creation opportunities in terms of productivity opportunities and cost avoidance; Co-establish the annual budget for each agency, monitor deviations from forecasts and manage risks by collaborating with Agencies, Finance and Marketing/Brandstakeholders; Monitor operating expenses; Identify, implement and monitor productivity monthly;

Tools and Database

Gather, organize and develop information to be ready and available to Procurement stakeholders; Create and develop procurement databases using current tools and processes; Facilitate and guide purchasing decisions using the appropriate tools and processes;

Process and Continuous Improvement

Analyze existing processes and identify areas for improvement with an associated action plan; Develop a sustainable work process between Purchasing, Marketing teams and Agencies, in order to have control and a clear vision of expenses; Assist in understanding the role of the Purchasing function with internal stakeholders;

Deine Kompetenzen

Skills and qualifications sought:

Be autonomous, structured; Demonstrate leadership and initiative; Very good communication and synthesis skills and ease of communicating with all levels of the organization; Have good teamwork skills and demonstrated interpersonal skills; Possess a high level of intellectual curiosity, strategic thinking, business and financial acumen; Very good understanding of contract language; Ability to work under pressure with multiple deliverables to be issued simultaneously; Strong level of English, both oral and written; Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); Have a diploma in Purchasing or Supply Chain, and or data analysis;

Are you eligible for a ? 

is a Business France device allowing Europeans to work internationally for a designated company. This is a 6 to 24 months contract.

You must be aged 18 to 28. 

You must have completed national service obligation.

You must be a citizen of the European Economic Area.

You must have never worked in the country in which you wish to do your VIE. 

What are the contractual advantages of the ? 

Business France handles everything for volunteer’s contract.

Business France handles the whole care insurance for volunteers (sickness; maternity invalidity; work accidents). 

There are no taxes and charges on salary. There are no unemployment benefits and retirement contribution.

You will be granted with 2,5 days off per month.

Your gratification is fixed according to the Business France grid.

Germany / Austria / Switzerland : transport is free. 

Über uns

Why you should choose this experience at Danone?

A rewarding personnal experience 

Making the choice to do a can turn out to be a great opportunity. This is your chance to challenge yourself and to discover more about a new country. This experience can foster personal grows because it gives you a new perspective. You will still be part of the Danone communities, working for some of the best-known brands in the world. Working for Danone around the world is joining the movement for a healthier world. Making this leap into the unknown will make you grow as a professional but also as a human being. Our objectives are to make sure that you will come as you are, ready to innovate and to bring your perspective. One Planet One Health by You. 

Be part of the international VIE community 

We will always make sur that you will feel great in your host country. You will be part of the VIE community group where you will be regularly informed about any news concerning the community. This will enable you to get in touch with the international Danone community and to learn more about multiple cultures. You will also integrate an international talent pool giving you the opportunity to extend your time working for Danone across the world or In France. You will join dynamic teams and play an important role in the performance of Danone and all its brands.

Experiencing Danone Values

We, as a company, bring a great importance in creating an inclusive working environment. We know that we are each given talents and our goal is to create synergism between you all. We will consider all applicants to our offers. As a B-Corp certified company, Danone meets the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. Choosing a is about experiencing all those standards across the world.

What’s next?

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