Royal Canin
North America Regional Sourcing Director
Creve Coeur, Missouri; Franklin, Tennessee; New York, New York
Tout ce que nous faisons est guidé par notre passion pour les animaux. À travers chaque rôle et chaque site dans le monde, nos équipes sont unies par une mission commune : créer un Monde Meilleur pour les Animaux. En tant qu’entreprise véritablement centrée sur les animaux, nous plaçons les animaux au cœur de tout—des produits que nous développons aux soins et à l’expertise que nous apportons à notre travail. Que vous soyez en R&D, en production, au service client ou dans l’une de nos fonctions corporate, vos contributions ont un impact direct sur la santé des animaux partout dans le monde. Nous sommes également profondément engagés envers la croissance et le développement de nos collaborateurs, offrant des opportunités d'apprendre, d'innover et de faire la différence chaque jour.
- Job Type: varies
- Level: mid-level
- Travel: varies
- Average Salary: $63K-$96K
Success Profile
What makes a successful North America Regional Sourcing Director at Royal Canin? We look for the right mix of the following traits when speaking with you.
- Analytical
- Curious
- Efficient
- Responsible
- Results-driven
- Team player
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Purpose
Connect your passion for pets to the purpose: A Better World For Pets
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Health & Wellbeing
A comprehensive focus on your individual health & wellbeing
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Inclusion
A place where you can belong and be yourself
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Career development
Professional learning offerings, annual personal development plans, Mars University
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Attractive total rewards
Your financial wellbeing through a competitve salary and bonus plan
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Focus on sustainability
We invest in you so you can make a better world
Ce que j’aime le plus chez Royal Canin, c’est à quel point nous sommes centrés sur les animaux—tout ce que nous faisons tourne autour de l’amélioration de la vie des animaux. Il ne s’agit pas seulement de créer des produits de haute qualité, mais de vivre notre mission au quotidien. En même temps, Royal Canin investit en nous, les collaborateurs, en nous aidant à grandir, à développer nos compétences et à donner un véritable sens à notre travail. C’est inspirant de faire partie d’une équipe mondiale qui met la santé des animaux et le développement personnel au cœur de ses priorités.
Christina Sermak-Frankowski Directrice People & Organization, Learning & Culture
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.