Regional Procurement Manager, NA

dlfseedsas•Albany, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

DLF North America is currently recruiting for a Regional Procurement Manager, NA for our operations located in Albany, Oregon. DLF Group is the world leader in the development and sale of high-quality grass seeds for the agricultural forage and (professional) lawn markets. By continuously developing new innovative varieties and products, and with a strong focus on quality and reliability, DLF Group offers demonstrable value to the business of their customers and other relationships. DLF North America SBU, is one of our four Strategic Business Units. DLF employees are characterized by a high level of competency, passion, and commitment. In everything we do we act with respect, trust and integrity. Come grow with DLF! 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 strong regional footprints, including a well-established presence in North America. NA plays a critical role in DLF’s global value chain, with a diverse operational setup, supplier base, and growth ambitions. Procurement is a key enabler of performance, resilience, and long-term value creation across the region. 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. This requires a pragmatic, hands-on approach in the short term, combined with a clear direction for sustainable development. 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. The role ensures strong alignment with global strategies, priorities, and standards while driving regional execution.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Exposure to transformation, change, or building procurement structures is a strong advantage

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
Ensure disciplined sourcing practices, including structured tender processes where relevant
Translate global frameworks into effective regional ways of working
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
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
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
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