Seeds Production Services Lead

Vylor; Johnston (IA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

Health benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Vylor, in Johnston IA, is seeking a Seeds Production Services Lead to develop and execute procurement strategies supporting North America seed production. You’ll manage supplier performance, governance, and a ~ $150M annual spend, partnering with Seed Operations and Finance to optimize value.

This hybrid role requires 5+ years in procurement, strong negotiation skills, and experience with SAP/SAP Ariba/Coupa.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
• 5+ years in procurement, strategic sourcing, or category management.
• Experience managing complex supplier portfolios in operations or agriculture.
• Proven track record in supplier management and contract negotiations.
• Strong knowledge of sourcing, contracting, and supplier performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for Seed Production Services across North America.
• Lead supplier selection, contract negotiation, onboarding, and category management for temporary labor and field services.
• Partner with operations and stakeholders to drive cost savings, risk mitigation, and value creation.
• Ensure contract governance and continuous improvement across procurement processes.
• Lead and mentor one procurement professional while collaborating across the organization.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Supplier management

Contract negotiations

Stakeholder management

Cost savings & value creation

Education

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

Tools

SAP

SAP Ariba

Coupa

Job description

Join Vylor—Powering the Future of Agriculture

At Vylor, we’re advancing agriculture through breakthrough science—combining elite germplasm, cutting-edge biotech, and next-generation expertise in gene editing and molecular breeding. Our portfolio includes trusted industry brands like Pioneer®, Brevant®, and Hoegemeyer®, delivering performance farmers rely on.

Join us to help scale innovation globally and shape what’s next in crop science.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Seeds Production Services Lead in Johnston IA. The North America Seeds Production Services Lead is responsible for developing and executing procurement strategies that support Corteva’s Seed Production operations across the United States and Canada. The role manages approximately $150MM in annual spend across critical production services, labor, field operations, harvesting, equipment, and other operational categories that enable reliable, efficient, and cost-effective seed production.

This position leads sourcing, supplier management, and commercial strategy activities while partnering closely with Seed Operations, Finance, Legal, and other key stakeholders to optimize supplier performance, mitigate supply risk, and deliver measurable business value. The role also supports procurement excellence through supplier governance, process improvement, and collaboration across the broader Procurement organization.

VISA Sponsorship is not available for this position.

This is a hybrid role working in-office Tuesday–Thursday; remote Monday and Friday.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for Seed Production Services across North America, aligning procurement activities with business and operational priorities.
• Lead sourcing, supplier selection, contract negotiation, onboarding, and category management for temporary labor, field services, harvesting, equipment, and other production support services.
• Partner with Seed Operations and cross-functional stakeholders to identify opportunities, manage supplier performance, mitigate risk, and drive cost savings, efficiency, and value creation.
• Ensure contract compliance, supplier governance, and continuous improvement across procurement processes and commercial agreements.
• Lead and develop one procurement professional while fostering collaboration, accountability, and high performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Agriculture, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, Supply Chain, or a related discipline.
• Experience managing complex supplier portfolios in operational, agricultural, industrial, labor, equipment, or service-based environments.
• Proven success in supplier management, contract negotiations, and delivering measurable business value.
• Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing, category management, contracting, supplier performance, and procurement processes.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to leverage spend data, market intelligence, and supplier insights to drive sourcing decisions.
• Experience with procurement systems such as SAP, SAP Ariba, Coupa, or similar platforms.
• Strong communication, negotiation, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits – How We’ll Support You

• Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
• Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place
• Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
• Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays
• Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father
• Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program
• Learn more about our total rewards package here – Corteva Benefits
• Check out life at Vylor! https://www.linkedin.com/company/vylorgenetics/

Corteva announced to separate our current advanced seed and genetics business to establish a standalone company, operating as Vylor, Inc. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to legal requirements and board approval. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the separation, you would be an employee of Vylor, Inc. and your employment would be governed by Vylor, Inc. employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by Vylor, Inc. at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.

Vylor is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.