About this role
<h1>Regional Operational Procurement Manager</h1> <p><strong>North America | DAT-Schaub</strong></p> <h3>Drive procurement excellence across North America.</h3> <p>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 <strong>Regional Operational Procurement Manager</strong> to lead procurement activities across North America.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <h2>About DAT-Schaub</h2> <p>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.</p> <p>Our ambition is clear: build a more standardized, efficient and data-driven organization while maintaining the agility needed to support our operations and customers.</p> <h2>What You Will Be Responsible For</h2> <h3>Lead Regional Procurement Operations</h3> <ul> <li>Lead and develop the North American operational procurement team.</li> <li>Drive procurement performance, accountability and capability development.</li> <li>Act as the primary procurement representative for the region.</li> <li>Support business leaders in prioritizing procurement activities and initiatives.</li> </ul> <h3>Secure Supply Continuity</h3> <ul> <li>Ensure uninterrupted supply of goods and services critical to operations.</li> <li>Coordinate procurement activities across Operations, Supply Chain and Commercial teams.</li> <li>Manage procurement priorities and resources across the region.</li> <li>Resolve supply challenges and support business continuity.</li> </ul> <h3>Strengthen Procurement Governance</h3> <ul> <li>Ensure external spend is managed through approved procurement channels.</li> <li>Improve compliance with procurement policies, contracts and supplier agreements.</li> <li>Increase purchase order compliance and purchasing transparency.</li> <li>Drive behavioral change towards stronger procurement discipline.</li> </ul> <h3>Deliver Commercial Value</h3> <ul> <li>Lead tactical sourcing and supplier negotiations.</li> <li>Drive supplier consolidation and standardization opportunities.</li> <li>Manage supplier performance and delivery reliability.</li> <li>Identify and deliver savings opportunities across categories and locations.</li> </ul> <h3>Support Transformation and Digitalization</h3> <ul> <li>Promote adoption of procurement systems, automation and digital tools.</li> <li>Support standardization of materials and services across sites.</li> <li>Contribute to procurement transformation initiatives across DAT-Schaub.</li> <li>Champion continuous improvement and best practice sharing.</li> </ul> <h2>What Success Looks Like</h2> <p>During your first 12 months, you will:</p> <ul> <li>Increase procurement compliance across the region.</li> <li>Improve visibility and control of external spend.</li> <li>Strengthen supplier performance and supply security.</li> <li>Deliver measurable procurement savings.</li> <li>Support implementation of procurement digitalization initiatives.</li> <li>Position Procurement as a trusted business partner across North America.</li> </ul> <h2>What We Are Looking For</h2> <h3>Experience</h3> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or related discipline.</li> <li>Minimum 7 years of experience within Procurement, Strategic Sourcing or Supply Chain.</li> <li>Leadership experience managing procurement teams.</li> <li>Experience within manufacturing, food production or industrial environments is an advantage.</li> <li>Proven track record delivering commercial results, supplier improvements and cost savings.</li> <li>Experience working in multi-site and multi-country organizations.</li> </ul> <h3>Skills</h3> <p>You are:</p> <ul> <li>A strong commercial negotiator.</li> <li>Analytical and data-driven.</li> <li>Comfortable challenging existing ways of working.</li> <li>Able to influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.</li> <li>Structured, pragmatic and execution focused.</li> <li>Energized by change and transformation.</li> </ul> <h2>Why Join DAT-Schaub?</h2> <ul> <li>Play a key role in shaping the future procurement organization in North America.</li> <li>Join an international company undergoing significant transformation.</li> <li>Work with senior leaders across Operations, Supply Chain and Commercial functions.</li> <li>Contribute directly to business performance and operational excellence.</li> <li>Enjoy opportunities for professional growth within an international group.</li> </ul> <h2>Compensation</h2> <p><strong>Salary Range:</strong> USD <strong>130,000 – 151,000</strong> annually</p> <h2>Location</h2> <p><strong>United States (North America Region)</strong></p> <p>Travel within the region will be required.</p>