Are you eligible for a V.I.E?

The V.I.E (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 V.I.E.

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 Advisor 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;

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