As the Sourcing and Supplier Management Specialist, you will manage supplier relationships as a primary point of contact for a selected portfolio of Driscoll´s Strategic Suppliers, including performance tracking, reviews, and day-to-day management. You will also conduct oversight and management of strategies, performance, and development of large-scale products while supporting leadership in identifying risks and developing mitigation strategies. Responsibilities
Strategic Supplier Management
- Serve as the main liaison between Driscoll’s and key suppliers, resolving operational and commercial issues in a timely and effective manner.
- Develop and maintain collaborative, long-term relationships with strategic suppliers to drive continuous improvement and alignment.
- Monitor and evaluate supplier performance using key metrics, financial analysis, and operational KPIs.
- Lead supplier performance reviews and implement action plans for operational improvements.
Supply Assurance & Planning Alignment:
- Collaborate with Procurement and Planning teams to ensure timely and reliable supply of goods and services.
- Conduct long-term capacity planning with suppliers and ensure commitment to volume forecasts.
- Analyze and optimize the supplier network to enhance efficiency and resilience.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Risk Management:
- Work closely with internal teams (Procurement, Quality, Legal, Planning, etc.) to define technical specifications and procurement requirements.
- Support leadership in identifying supply chain risks and developing mitigation strategies.
- Contribute to supplier strategy development and process improvements across the organization.
- Bachelor's degree required
- Able to work from Monday to Thursday in the office at the designated location. Fridays will be remote.
- 3 plus years of experience in supplier/vendor relationship management.
- 3 plus years of experience in strategic sourcing/procurement.
- 1 year of experience in cross-functional collaboration.
- Fluency in English and Spanish, both written and spoken, is required
- Experience with Excel Pivot tables.
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar)
- Able to travel up to 30% of the time, including domestic and international travel
- Driver License required and able to drive within Mexico.
- Ability to obtain visa for USA.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision, alongside wellness resources and an Employee Assistance Program. Company materials emphasize easy access and breadth as part of a formal Total Rewards program.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with employer match and participation in profit sharing are offered to support long‑term savings. These components complement base pay as part of the overall package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation, sick time, and personal/family care leave are provided, with parental leave and volunteer time off also referenced. The mix indicates a well‑rounded time‑off framework.
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Driscoll’s is the global market leader for fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries. With more than 100 years of farming heritage and hundreds of independent growers around the world, Driscoll’s is passionate about growing great tasting berries. Driscoll’s exclusive patented berry varieties are developed through years of research using only natural breeding methods – that means no GMOs. A dedicated team of agronomists, breeders, sensory analysts, plant pathologists and entomologists help grow baby seedlings that are then grown on family farms. Our independent berry growers then work with Mother Nature, using experience and know-how to get the very best out of each strawberry, blueberry, blackberry and raspberry plant. Driscoll’s is serious about yummy berries! Driscoll’s is the trusted brand for Only the Finest Berries ™.
