Senior Director, Strategic Sourcing and Procurement

About the Opportunity

The Senior Director, Strategic Sourcing and Procurement is responsible for leading the development and execution of enterprise-wide sourcing strategies, procurement, supplier performance, risk management and cost optimization activities across both direct and indirect categories for Driscoll’s of the Americas, covering operations in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. This role oversees procurement activities spanning packaging materials (e.g., thermoform plastics, corrugate, labels, pallets) and a wide range of indirect categories, including travel, facilities, office and field supplies, equipment, capital goods, and professional services. The Senior Director will be a key architect of a centralized procurement operating model, tasked with establishing standardized processes, strong governance and internal controls, spend visibility, and best-in-class supplier performance across the Americas region.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing strategies across direct and indirect categories to support innovation, quality, service levels, and cost optimization, aligning with business objectives and growth plans
• Lead the centralization of key procurement activities, including process standardization, policy development, spend analytics, and category governance
• Conduct financial and business analysis (e.g., data mining, spend analysis, cost modeling) to inform strategic decision-making
• Drive supplier relationship management, including selection, performance monitoring, capability development, and risk mitigation
• Oversee contract development and negotiation processes to ensure favorable terms, compliance, and long-term supplier value
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Regional Business Units, Operations, Supply Chain, IT, Finance, Legal, Facilities, and other internal stakeholders
• Lead the execution of value creation initiatives through competitive sourcing, supplier innovation, and operational efficiency
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, integrity, and collaboration across the procurement function
• Benchmark packaging industry best practices, capacities with suppliers, business awards, contractual awards analysis to ensure suppliers are aligned within acceptable range
• Ensure packaging supply continuity across all operational regions while proactively identifying risks and developing contingency strategies
• Knowledge of sustainability principles and regulatory requirements as they relate to responsible sourcing practices
• Represents Driscoll’s in an ethical and business-like professional manner in all interactions with growers, co-workers, suppliers, customers and the business community at large
• Ensure the security of Driscoll’s confidential and proprietary information and materials
• Domestic and international travel required up to 15%

Candidate Profile

Requirements
•    Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Agribusiness, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred
•    15+ years of progressive strategic sourcing and procurement experience, including senior leadership roles within agriculture, CPG, or food-related industries
•    Deep understanding of sourcing methodologies, category and risk management, and supplier relationship management
•    Proven track record of designing, implementing, or transforming a centralized procurement function, including the development of organizational models, governance frameworks, standardized processes and leading organizational change and alignment, and stakeholder management
•    Demonstrated ability to lead procurement transformation and organizational change in complex, matrixed environments
•    Proven success managing both direct and indirect spend across multiple regions
•    Strong negotiation skills and management of multi-year supply contracts and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) across multiple commodities, categories, countries, and regions
•    Proficient in ERP and procurement platforms (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Coupa, Ariba) and business intelligence tools (e.g. Tableau, Power BI)
•    Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills

Preferred Qualifications & Leadership Competencies
•    Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred, given cross-border operations
•    Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire, engage, and develop talent
•    Strong leadership and decision-making ability
•    Strong organizational and project management skills to coordinate and drive projects to successful completion
•    Demonstrated success on a global basis, working across cultures and time-zones 
•    California driver’s license and the ability to be covered under company-sponsored vehicle insurance program 
•    A valid passport and the ability to travel internationally without restrictions
•    Embraces and lives the Driscoll’s values: passion, humility, trustworthiness

Compensation & Benefits:

The following information is provided in good faith as a general description of the salary range and benefits for the position posted.  The actual compensation offered to the successful candidate is dependent upon experience, skills, education, work location, internal pay equity, and other objective job-related factors.

Salary Range estimated for the Sr. Director, Strategic Sourcing and Procurement: $192,000 to $232,000 USD.

Driscoll’s is committed to a culture of care and offers an attractive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, and disability coverage for positions working more than 30 hours per week. Other benefits include:  401(k) with employer match, profit-sharing participation, paid sick time, paid vacation, paid personal and family care leave, and a free Employee Assistance Program (EAP).  More detailed information regarding the benefits package, will be shared during the application process.

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About Driscolls

Driscoll's is the global market leader for fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries. With more than 100 years of farming heritage and hundreds of independent growers around the world, Driscoll's is passionate about growing fresh, beautiful and delicious berries. Our values of humility, passion and trustworthiness have guided our mission to delight consumers around the world.

Driscoll's exclusive patented berry varieties are developed through years of research using only natural breeding methods – meaning, no GMOs. From farm-to-table, we focus on delivering a high quality, premium berry experience with our many supply chain partners.

Driscoll's is the trusted brand for Only the Finest Berries™.

Driscoll's es el proveedor líder en la comercialización de Fresas, Frambuesas, Zarzamoras y Arándanos Azules en el mundo. Con más de 100 años de herencia en agricultura y cientos de productores independiente alrededor del mundo, Driscoll's es una compañía apasionada por cultivar Berries frescas, hermosas y deliciosas. Nuestros valores de humildad, pasión y confianza han guiado nuestra misión de deleitar a los consumidores en el mundo.

Las variedades exclusivas de Driscoll's han sido desarrolladas a través de años de investigación usando sólo métodos de mejoramiento natural. De la granja a la mesa, nos enfocamos en ofrecer una experiencia de alta calidad con apoyo de nuestros socios de la cadena de suministro.

Driscoll's es la marca de confianza de sólo las mejores Berries.