Regional Operational Procurement Manager

North America | DAT-Schaub

Drive procurement excellence across North America.

At DAT-Schaub, we are transforming the way we work across our global operations. As part of this journey, we are looking for a commercially minded and operationally focused Regional Operational Procurement Manager to lead procurement activities across North America.

This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring supply continuity, strengthening procurement governance, improving purchasing discipline and delivering measurable value through supplier management, standardization and cost optimization initiatives.

You will partner closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Finance and Commercial teams, acting as the regional face of Procurement and helping shape the future of procurement within DAT-Schaub.

About DAT-Schaub

DAT-Schaub is a global supplier to the food industry, serving customers across multiple markets through a strong manufacturing and supply chain footprint. As part of the Danish Crown Group, we combine local expertise with global capabilities to deliver high-quality solutions to customers worldwide.

Our ambition is clear: build a more standardized, efficient and data-driven organization while maintaining the agility needed to support our operations and customers.

What You Will Be Responsible For

Lead Regional Procurement Operations

• Lead and develop the North American operational procurement team.
• Drive procurement performance, accountability and capability development.
• Act as the primary procurement representative for the region.
• Support business leaders in prioritizing procurement activities and initiatives.

Secure Supply Continuity

• Ensure uninterrupted supply of goods and services critical to operations.
• Coordinate procurement activities across Operations, Supply Chain and Commercial teams.
• Manage procurement priorities and resources across the region.
• Resolve supply challenges and support business continuity.

Strengthen Procurement Governance

• Ensure external spend is managed through approved procurement channels.
• Improve compliance with procurement policies, contracts and supplier agreements.
• Increase purchase order compliance and purchasing transparency.
• Drive behavioral change towards stronger procurement discipline.

Deliver Commercial Value

• Lead tactical sourcing and supplier negotiations.
• Drive supplier consolidation and standardization opportunities.
• Manage supplier performance and delivery reliability.
• Identify and deliver savings opportunities across categories and locations.

Support Transformation and Digitalization

• Promote adoption of procurement systems, automation and digital tools.
• Support standardization of materials and services across sites.
• Contribute to procurement transformation initiatives across DAT-Schaub.
• Champion continuous improvement and best practice sharing.

What Success Looks Like

During your first 12 months, you will:

• Increase procurement compliance across the region.
• Improve visibility and control of external spend.
• Strengthen supplier performance and supply security.
• Deliver measurable procurement savings.
• Support implementation of procurement digitalization initiatives.
• Position Procurement as a trusted business partner across North America.

What We Are Looking For

Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of experience within Procurement, Strategic Sourcing or Supply Chain.
• Leadership experience managing procurement teams.
• Experience within manufacturing, food production or industrial environments is an advantage.
• Proven track record delivering commercial results, supplier improvements and cost savings.
• Experience working in multi-site and multi-country organizations.

Skills

You are:

• A strong commercial negotiator.
• Analytical and data-driven.
• Comfortable challenging existing ways of working.
• Able to influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Structured, pragmatic and execution focused.
• Energized by change and transformation.

Why Join DAT-Schaub?

• Play a key role in shaping the future procurement organization in North America.
• Join an international company undergoing significant transformation.
• Work with senior leaders across Operations, Supply Chain and Commercial functions.
• Contribute directly to business performance and operational excellence.
• Enjoy opportunities for professional growth within an international group.

Compensation

Salary Range: USD 130,000 – 151,000 annually

Location

United States (North America Region)

Travel within the region will be required.