Global Procurement Director - Crop Protection at Land O'Lakes

Arden Hills, Minnesota, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Agriculture, Crop ProtectionIndustries

Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Finance, or Business-related field
15+ years of experience in agricultural inputs, manufacturer partnerships, and FP&A
Proven track record in global or multi-region portfolio management, commercial strategy, or product life cycle management
Experience leading cross-functional and cross-cultural teams
Experience in M&A transactions, P&L ownership, and risk management
Expertise in crop protection markets, especially post-patent dynamics
Commercial acumen in global supply markets including China, India, and LATAM
Strategic leadership and financial insight
Effective cross-functional collaboration and influence
Strong communication and negotiation skills
Ability to manage competing priorities and expectations
Inspirational leadership and change management in matrixed organizations
Preferred Qualifications
MBA or advanced business degree
Experience with regulatory and registration processes
Experience managing company-wide cross-functional projects
Expertise in strategic sourcing and supply chain management of finished goods and AI technical ingredients
Strong influence skills to align retailers with strategic models
Understanding of global markets and regulatory frameworks
Familiarity with intellectual property considerations

Serve as senior point of contact for key external partners, industry associations, and regulatory agencies
Develop and implement global supply alliance strategy
Oversee product life cycle management and global registration strategy, including funding and prioritization
Optimize value chain across Land O’Lakes-owned and partner assets
Align portfolio priorities with stakeholders in the US, Canada, South Africa, and other global markets
Foster collaboration across procurement teams in the US, Canada, South Africa, China, and future markets
Align internal and external registration teams
Manage partnerships with internal and external supply chain stakeholders
Build relationships with commercial teams domestically and internationally
Act as primary liaison across all Global Alliances workstreams: Manufacturing, Channel, Supplier, Retail, and Digital
Lead global market intelligence for agricultural procurement
Identify emerging trends, competitive threats, and strategic sourcing opportunities
Monitor geopolitical, climate, and regulatory developments
Curate and distribute monthly market intelligence package
Develop and present business cases to executive leadership
Build structure, tools, and capabilities for scalable global procurement function
Ensure consistent execution through clear strategies, measurable goals, and cross-functional collaboration