Regional Procurement Manager, NA

Deer Creek Seed; Albany (OR); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life and disability insurance

Retirement savings plan with company

Paid holidays, vacation, and personal"

Job summary

DLF USA Inc. is seeking a Regional Procurement Manager for North America to drive procurement performance across the NA region. The role focuses on cost optimization, supplier performance, risk management, and alignment with business operations within Albany, Oregon.

The position reports to the BU Head of Supply Chain and works within Global Procurement to strengthen capabilities, lead change, and establish scalable regional processes. Regular travel within North America is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in procurement with exposure to regional or multi-site environments.
• Proven ability to deliver measurable procurement value (cost, performance, risk).
• Experience working in a matrix organization.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive procurement performance across NA, including savings delivery, supplier performance, and risk mitigation.
• Define and execute regional category and sourcing strategies aligned with global strategies and priorities.
• Build and manage a robust and tracked pipeline of procurement initiatives and savings opportunities.
• Establish clear savings tracking and reporting practices, ensuring transparency and validation of value delivery.
• Implement and anchor consistent procurement governance, processes, tools, and reporting.
• Establish structure, transparency, and accountability across procurement activities.

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing

Supplier management

Cost optimization

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, or related field.

Job description

Regional Procurement Manager, NA

Location: Albany, OR, US, 97322

DLF North America is recruiting for a Regional Procurement Manager, NA located in Albany, Oregon.

About DLF In North America

DLF is a global leader in forage and turf seed solutions, with more than 100 years of experience supporting agriculture and landscaping worldwide.

Originating in Denmark, DLF has grown into a global company with a strong regional footprint in North America, where it plays a critical role in our global value chain.

About the Job

The Regional Procurement Manager – North America is accountable for driving non‑seed procurement performance across the NA region, including cost optimization, supplier performance, risk management, and alignment with business operations.

The role is strategic in nature, with a clear mandate to strengthen procurement capabilities, drive change, and establish scalable ways of working in an evolving regional setup.

The position reports to the BU Head of Supply Chain and operates as an integrated part of Global Procurement, supporting the Head of Global Procurement and contributing to the Global Procurement Leadership Team.

Job Responsibilities

Procurement performance and direction

• Own and drive procurement performance across NA, including savings delivery, supplier performance, and risk mitigation
• Define and execute regional category and sourcing strategies aligned with global strategies and priorities
• Build and manage a robust and tracked pipeline of procurement initiatives and savings opportunities
• Establish clear savings tracking and reporting practices, ensuring transparency and validation of value delivery

Operating model and execution discipline

• Implement and anchor consistent procurement governance, processes, tools, and reporting
• Establish structure, transparency, and accountability across procurement activities
• Ensure disciplined sourcing practices, including structured tender processes where relevant
• Translate global frameworks into effective regional ways of working

Transformation and capability building

• Drive the development of procurement maturity across the region
• Establish clarity on roles, responsibilities, and decision‑making
• Foster a structured, data‑driven, and commercially focused procurement approach

Supplier and commercial management

• Own key regional supplier relationships across critical categories
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives and commercial negotiations
• Oversee the full contract lifecycle including negotiation, implementation, and performance follow‑up
• Establish structured supplier performance management, including KPIs, reviews, and continuous improvement
• Monitor market developments, supplier dynamics, and cost drivers to proactively identify risks and opportunities

Compliance and sustainability

• Embed procurement standards related to compliance, ethics, and sustainability across all sourcing activities
• Ensure alignment with company policies, regulatory requirements, and sustainability objectives
• Maintain transparency and documentation to support audit, compliance, and reporting requirements

Stakeholder engagement in a matrix setup

• Act as the procurement partner to NA leadership and key functions, with a strong anchor in business operations
• Operate effectively in a global matrix environment, balancing regional needs with global direction
• Support budgeting and planning through procurement insights, cost drivers, and market intelligence
• Drive alignment and progress across stakeholders with differing priorities

Qualifications

Experience

• Minimum 5+ years in procurement with exposure to regional or multi‑site environments
• Proven ability to deliver measurable procurement value (cost, performance, risk)
• Experience working in a matrix organization
• Exposure to transformation, change, or building procurement structures is a strong advantage

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, or related field.

Capabilities

• Strong commercial and analytical mindset
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to operate both strategically and in a hands‑on manner
• Able to drive progress without formal authority
• Motivated by building, improving, and creating structure

What Success Looks Like

• Clear visibility and control of procurement across NA
• Transparent and validated savings delivery
• Consistent application of category and sourcing strategies
• Improved supplier performance, compliance, and sustainability outcomes
• Tangible progress in procurement maturity across the region

Additional Information

• Regular travel across North America and internationally is expected as part of the role.

Compensation & Benefits

DLF USA Inc. offers a compensation plan that includes a base salary, benefits that include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plan with company contribution, paid holidays, vacation, and personal days. Compensation will be based on experience.

Equal Opportunity Statement

DLF USA Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities will be provided upon request during the recruitment, assessment, selection, and placement process. Alternate format available upon request.

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