Dairy Buy and Sell Senior Manager

About the job

Job Summary

The Procurement Manager - Dairy Supply and Sale is responsible for leading strategic supplier relationships, ensuring compliance documentation, and safeguarding continuity of supply across Danone's dairy‑sourcing ecosystem. This role partners closely with internal teams and external producers to maintain high standards of quality and regulatory readiness, while driving efficiency and alignment across the milk and cream value chain.

The scope of this position is purchase and sale of all liquid dairy ingredients outside of direct farms: co-operatives, liquid ingredients suppliers (CSM, UF, etc) and customers of our surplus components: Cream, CSM and UF

Key Responsibilities

As a key member of our team, you will play an important role in driving our mission forward. The following responsibilities outline the core expectations and contributions for this position:

• Serve as a primary liaison with dairy suppliers and customers partners to ensure reliable, high‑quality inbound and outbound liquid dairy ingredients and cream supply.
• Ownership on rolling forecasts in partnership with other team members and finance partners to ensure accuracy as well as volumes adjustment linked to forecast changes
• Bring discussions with suppliers/customers to the team and provide expertise on the dairy market evolution
• Own the end‑to‑end management of required compliance documents for dairy customers (Kosher, non GMO etc)

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• This role is primarily performed in a standard office setting and requires the ability to remain in a stationary position (e.g., seated or standing) for extended periods.
• The employee may be exposed to moderate noise levels from office equipment and conversations. Work is flexible but when not traveling. A minimum of 3 days per week must be spent at the office (Louisville, White Plains)

The salary range for this position is $113,000-162,000 USD. The exact salary offered will depend on several factors, including the candidate's relevant experience, geographic location, internal equity, and market conditions. 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.

This role is considered a "hybrid" position that allows for flexible work, meaning it is a role where collaboration with key stakeholders in Danone Hubs occurs. While you may have the option to work from home on a schedule as agreed to with your supervisor, you are also expected to regularly report to your assigned office location at least 3 days per week.