Category Manager vacatures in Hoofddorp

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Procurement

Global Capex Category Manager

• Netherlands
• Hoofddorp
• Hybrid
• Permanent Full-Time
• : 26 1 2026

Global Capex Category Manager

Hoofddorp/Hybrid

As Global Category Capex Manager you will be part of the End-to-End Packaging Cycle organization, within the Global Capex Category team, managing around 2 bn€ spends.

This role will have a strong interface with the central and regional engineering teams in order to ensure adequation between product characteristics and technologies.You will work in close collaboration with Central Engineering, Research & Innovation, Operations, Quality, other global & regional Procurement Teams for Dairy, Plant Based and Specialized Nutrition categories.

This role will be in charge to drive the company sourcing strategy based on business need and supplier/technologies within the market or in development, with a strong focus on innovation from a technical standpoint.

The 3 main missions of this position are:

• Support the top line growth, through time to market, RoIC, quality and food safety compliancy, product development by technology and agile manufacturing program,
• Drive cash growth, through Capex productivity and payment terms optimization,
• Drive bottom line growth, through Opex productivity on new machines or installed equipment.

Key responsibilities:

• Translate the business strategies, by building and leading the Capex Construction & EPCM strategy and policies.
• Establish and deliver, together with your stakeholders, one Capex Construction sourcing approach, contributing to the performance of each BU.
• Investigate, promote, and co-develop new technology solutions answering new business needs and sustainability trends.
• Contribute to the new suppliers capabilities development. Select suppliers, source, negotiate and execute contracts. This also includes simplifying and harmonizing the way we work with suppliers.
• Drive an active Supplier Relationship Management within your sourcing ecosystem, manage and support the strategic projects for the Company, together with the Regions, and stakeholders,
• Leverage sourcing expertise to identify and increase savings opportunities, leading initiatives to improve the TCO of the installed base (performance, energy & water consumption, maintenance, spare parts)
• Provide methods and tools to improve the efficiency of our processes, and make sure the C&P Capex/Manufacturing network is compliant with those processes
• Monitor category performance, total costs, security of Operational supply, contract coverage of the category, supporting productivity and cash&flow requirement.

Meet you future manager! You will be working closely with LIU Ben, Global Capex Category Director. More information is here.

Curious about the team? Watch the video to get to know your future colleagues and their work at Danone.

Key requirements:

• A solid background in procurement for Construction, EPCM, or relevant capital investment environments, supported by a minimum of 10+ years of relevant professional experience in FMCG or Pharmaceutical industries.
• A strong technical understanding of construction, architecture, and EPCM scopes, enabling effective engagement with engineering, project, and site stakeholders.
• You display customer-centric behavior, with proven experience in pro-actively challenging the status quo and engage your stakeholders. You also have the capability to listen, understand constraints, and take decision without all the information needed.
• You feel at ease in diverse and multi-cultural environments. You are praised for being a rapid thinker and innovative solution-oriented. You display pragmatism and can apply a strategic approach to business.
• You are tenacious and able to champion the vision of the organization, with a strong appetite to drive continuous improvement. You bring high energetic with a positive, solution-oriented outlook.
• Forward and strategic thinker to influence user-centric design.
• Proficient in leveraging AI-powered analytics tools to enhance procurement insights and decision-making.

About Danone

At Danone we are committed to our mission "bringing health, through food to as many people as possible". Working together to make sure that our brands, like Hipro, Nutricia, Alpro, Activia, Nutrilon and Evian, create real benefits for people, communities and the planet. You will be part of one of the largest Certified B Corps™ in the world.

Cycles & Procurement is right at the heart of making the Danone vision One Planet. Through what and how we source, we shape the world in which we operate & we build the future for Danone. With our Cycles we protect and secure our key resources (Milk, Water and Plastic) & we take a strategic approach to Procurement to support the business and social agenda of Danone. We secure competitive, sustainable resources, seek innovative solutions, and partner up with suppliers aligned to our vision.

We offer:

All Danoners receive a complete package of benefits. This includes a competitive salary and yearly bonus, a premium free pension, 30 days of annual leave (with the opportunity to purchase more) and you will receive a monthly health care allowance. In addition, you can get discount on your gym membership, and we offer initiatives focused on nutrition, physical, and mental health. We provide continuous learning opportunities through workshops, online courses and training sessions.

It's simple - hit the "apply" button before the application deadline of 10 th of February . In order to comply with GDPR we can't process your personal data without your given consent, so please apply directly via this website. Good luck! We can't wait to meet you.

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