Royal Canin
North America Regional Sourcing Director
Creve Coeur, 미주리 주; 프랭클린, 테네시 주; 뉴욕, 뉴욕 주
Everything we do is driven by our passion for pets. Across every role and every location around the world, our teams are united by a shared purpose: creating A Better World For Pets. As a truly pet-centric company, we put pets at the heart of everything—from the products we create to the care and expertise we bring to our work. Whether you’re in R&D, manufacturing, customer care, or any of the corporate functions, your contributions make a direct impact on the health of pets everywhere. We’re also deeply committed to the growth and development of our associates, offering opportunities to learn, innovate, and make a difference every day.
- 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
What I love most about Royal Canin is how pet-centric we are—everything we do revolves around improving the lives of pets. It’s not just about creating high-quality products; it’s about living our purpose every day. At the same time, Royal Canin invests in us as associates, helping us grow, develop our skills, and find real meaning in our work. It’s inspiring to be part of a global team that prioritizes both pet health and personal development.
Christina Sermak-Frankowski People & Organization Director, 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.