Regional Operational Procurement Manager

Danish Crown A/S; City of Mount Vernon (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

DAT-Schaub is seeking a Regional Operational Procurement Manager to lead the North American procurement operations, collaborate with operations, finance and commercial teams, and drive improvements in cost, compliance, and supplier governance. This leadership role focuses on delivering measurable value across multiple sites within the region.

You will manage an on-site regional team, coordinate cross-functional activities, and work with suppliers to secure continuity and optimize spend, while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in procurement, supply chain, business, engineering or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing or supply chain.
• Experience leading or coordinating procurement teams across multiple sites.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial or food production environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead Regional Procurement Operations across North America and develop the regional procurement team.
• Ensure supply continuity by securing timely availability of goods and services and resolving supply issues.
• Improve procurement performance through cost optimization, governance and compliance improvements.
• Lead supplier negotiations, sourcing initiatives and supplier governance to deliver measurable savings without compromising quality.
• Share best practices and drive standardization and data-driven decision making across sites.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Analytical

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Regional Operational Procurement Manager

Lead Procurement. Drive Improvements. Deliver Results.

At DAT-Schaub, we're strengthening our Procurement organization across North America and are looking for a Regional Operational Procurement Manager to help drive the next phase of operational excellence.

This is a leadership role with a strong operational focus. You'll lead regional procurement activities while remaining closely involved in daily purchasing operations, supplier management, sourcing initiatives, and continuous improvement projects.

We're looking for a pragmatic, hands‑on leader who enjoys solving problems, working closely with operations, and delivering tangible business results. Someone who is as comfortable negotiating with suppliers and supporting local teams as they are driving improvements across the region.

The Role

As Regional Operational Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring efficient procurement operations across North America, supporting business continuity, improving procurement processes, and delivering value through supplier management and cost optimization initiatives.

You will work closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and Commercial teams, acting as the key Procurement partner for the region.

Key Responsibilities

Lead Regional Procurement Operations

• Manage and develop the North American operational procurement team.
• Set priorities and ensure procurement activities align with business needs.
• Support procurement colleagues in day‑to‑day operational challenges.
• Act as the primary Procurement contact for regional stakeholders.

Ensure Supply Continuity

• Secure the timely availability of goods and services critical to operations.
• Support sites in resolving supply issues and supplier‑related challenges.
• Coordinate procurement activities across multiple locations.
• Minimize supply risks and support business continuity.

Drive Procurement Performance

• Improve purchasing discipline and procurement compliance.
• Increase visibility and control of external spend.
• Support contract adherence and supplier governance.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.Lead supplier negotiations and sourcing initiatives.
• Build strong supplier relationships and monitor performance.
• Drive standardization and supplier consolidation where appropriate.
• Deliver measurable savings while maintaining quality and service levels.
• Promote the use of procurement tools, systems, and best practices.
• Support digitalization and process improvement initiatives.
• Help build a more efficient and data‑driven procurement organization.
• Share best practices across sites and teams.

What We're Looking For

Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, or Supply Chain.
• Previous experience leading or coordinating procurement teams.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or food production environments is an advantage.
• Proven track record in supplier negotiations, cost optimization, and procurement performance improvement.
• Experience working in multi-site environments.

You are:

• Hands‑on and action‑oriented.
• Commercially minded with strong negotiation skills.
• Comfortable working both strategically and operationally.
• A strong relationship builder who can influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Analytical, structured, and results‑driven.
• Passionate about continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• able to thrive in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Why Join DAT-Schaub?

• Lead Procurement activities across North America.
• Join an international company undergoing an exciting transformation journey.
• Work closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and Commercial leaders.
• Take ownership of initiatives that directly impact business performance.
• Enjoy opportunities for growth within the Danish Crown Group.
• Make a visible contribution from day one.

Compensation

USD 130,000 – 151,000 annually

Location

Travel within the region will be required.

Nearest Major Market: White Plains
Nearest Secondary Market: New York City