Global IT Procurement Director

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Global IT Procurement Director - Netherlands - Hoofddorp - Hybrid - Permanent Full-Time - Posted: 13 Oct 2026

Global IT Procurement Director

About the job

As a global leader in health-focused food and beverages, Danone is dedicated to enhancing lives through positive nutrition and hydration. With a presence in over 120 countries, our diverse and innovative portfolio includes dairy and plant-based products, packaged waters, and specialized nutrition. At the core of our company are our HOPE values: Humanism, Openness, Proximity, and Enthusiasm, which guide us in everything we do. Our mission is to bring health through food to as many people as possible, making a positive impact on individuals and communities worldwide.

Our Cycles & Procurement (C&P) organisation is instrumental in Danone's success not only as a pivotal partner in meeting our sustainability and nature commitments, but also harnessing the expertise of our external partners who work with us in creating an ecosystem of success for all. Across areas such as innovation, product superiority but also minimising our impact.

The C&P organisation is organised by zones (3) and category management, including Indirects and Excellence.

Reporting to the Global Head of Indirects, you will own the global IT procurement strategy. Manage a team of 5 including 2 direct reports, and partner closely with Technology, Finance, Legal, Security and senior business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Your mission is to move IT procurement beyond sourcing execution through becoming a trusted strategic adviser in technology decisions. You will strengthen Danone's supplier ecosystem, and enable better choices on cost, innovation, resilience, security, AI-enabled transformation and long-term architecture.

In addition but not exclusively you will:

• Define and deliver multi-year global category strategies across software, SaaS, cloud, infrast...