North America Regional Sourcing Director

Royal Canin • Creve Coeur, MO, US • 1d ago

The Regional Sourcing Director for Royal Canin/Petcare leads the sourcing strategy for raw, packaging, and indirect materials across the region. This role secures reliable, high-quality supply, mitigates risk, drives productivity and financial value, and develops a high-performing sourcing organization. The Director partners closely with cross-functional teams and global Commercial to deliver cost savings, supplier innovation, governance, and long-term sourcing capability.

What are we looking for?

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a science or technology discipline preferred.
8+ years of purchasing/sourcing experience in FMCG (preferably food or beverage), with structured training in sourcing strategy and purchasing.
At least 5+ years of people management experience leading teams and developing talent preferred
Ability to build and communicate a clear sourcing vision using market insights and data; able to align stakeholders and mobilize cross-functional teams.
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills; experience working in multinational and multicultural environments.
Creative negotiator with strong Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) skills.
Strong data analysis capability and impactful storytelling/presentation skills.
Able to understand and communicate technical and scientific aspects of materials and processes.

What will be your key responsibilities?

Team & Capability Leadership: Lead, coach, and develop sourcing talent; build functional and leadership competencies; establish a strong talent pipeline.
Materials Supply & Risk Management: Own sourcing, pricing, negotiation, and contracting; proactively mitigate supply risk through diversification and contingency planning; collaborate on innovation sourcing.
Supplier Relationship Management: Act as the escalation point for supplier performance, quality, and sustainability; drive supplier development and bring external innovation into the business.
Productivity / Financial Delivery (DiB): Identify savings and value opportunities; lead negotiations; drive regional and global productivity pipeline and best practice sharing.
Indirect Sourcing Partnership: Partner with MGS Commercial to support indirect sourcing needs (e.g., plants, logistics, services).
Commercial Governance: Ensure full compliance with the Mars Commercial Guide and continuously improve sourcing tools, processes, and ways of working.

What can you expect from Mars?
The opportunity to take charge of your own career and development right across the Mars business  An industry competitive salary and benefits package.    Find out more about what Mars can offer you by visiting our Global Careers site.