Global Procurement Leader & Transformation Architect

Driscoll's EMEA; Hilton Head Island (SC); On-site; USD 305,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Driscoll’s is seeking a Head of Global Procurement to lead a multi-year transformation, building a high-performing global procurement capability across non-fruit spend. You will define standards, governance, and capabilities enabling regional execution with global scale, while embedding sustainability and risk management into supplier strategies.

The role requires 15+ years in procurement leadership, strong negotiation and stakeholder management, and the ability to drive value through strategic

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in procurement and/or strategic sourcing leadership.
• Proven ability to deliver measurable business value through procurement.
• Demonstrated experience leading procurement transformation and organizational change.
• Strong experience in building and scaling global operating models.
• Proven ability to lead effectively in a matrixed or dual-reporting environment with enterprise procurement accountability.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Ability to build trusted, long-term relationships with internal stakeholders and strategic suppliers.
• Demonstrated strategic supplier relationship management experience with executive-level engagement.
• Advanced negotiation skills with a track record of delivering value while enabling sustainable supplier outcomes.
• Ability to influence beyond the organization, including external partners, growers, suppliers, or stakeholders.
• Availability to travel internationally up to 35% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Shape and lead a multi-year procurement strategy aligned with business priorities, focused on scale and long-term value creation.
• Frame strategic sourcing as a growth lever to double the business over the next decade through innovation and margin expansion.
• Drive procurement transformation, elevating procurement from transactional to strategic partner.
• Deliver measurable business impact through high-impact spend areas and total cost of ownership optimization.
• Establish governance and operating principles for enterprise-wide procurement and supplier management.
• Build alignment with regions through a structured liaison model and balance global consistency with local flexibility.
• Lead end-to-end optimization of Procure-to-Pay, supplier onboarding, and compliance workflows.
• Lead digital procurement strategy leveraging data, analytics, and AI for scalable decision-making.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field

MBA or equivalent advanced degree (preferred)

Job description

Driscoll’s is seeking a Head of Global Procurement to lead a multi-year transformation, building a high-performing global procurement capability across non-fruit spend. You will define standards, governance, and capabilities enabling regional execution with global scale, while embedding sustainability and risk management into supplier strategies.

The role requires 15+ years in procurement leadership, strong negotiation and stakeholder management, and the ability to drive value through strategic