Regional Procurement Manager, NA

dlfseedsas•La Crosse, WI

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

DLF North America is seeking a Regional Procurement Manager, NA for its operations in La Crosse, Wisconsin or Albany, Oregon. DLF Group is a global leader in grass seed development and sales for agricultural forage and professional lawn markets. DLF North America SBU is one of four Strategic Business Units, characterized by employee competency, passion, and commitment, acting with respect, trust, and integrity. The Regional Procurement Manager is responsible for driving non-seed procurement performance across the NA region, focusing on cost optimization, supplier performance, risk management, and alignment with business operations. This strategic role aims to strengthen procurement capabilities, drive change, and establish scalable ways of working with a pragmatic, hands-on approach for short-term needs and a clear direction for sustainable development. The position reports to the BU Head of Supply Chain and is part of Global Procurement, supporting the Head of Global Procurement and contributing to the Global Procurement Leadership Team, ensuring alignment with global strategies 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