Sourcing and Supplier Management Specialist

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- Ability to work 100% onsite at the designated location. Some 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.- Visa to travel to USA required.No relocation benefit provided. This role is onsite in Guadalajara, Mexico.**About Driscolls**: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 fresh, beautiful and delicious berries. Our values of humility, passion and trustworthiness have guided our mission to delight consumers around the world.Driscoll's exclusive patented berry varieties are developed through years of research using only natural breeding methods - meaning, no GMOs. From farm-to-table, we focus on delivering a high quality, premium berry experience with our many supply chain partners.Driscoll's is the trusted brand for Only the Finest Berries.Driscoll's es el proveedor líder en la comercialización de Fresas, Frambuesas, Zarzamoras y Arándanos Azules en el mundo. Con más de 100 años de herencia en agricultura y cientos de productores independiente alrededor del mundo, Driscoll's es una compañía apasionada por cultivar Berries frescas, hermosas y deliciosas. Nuestros valores de humildad, pasión y confianza han guiado nuestra misión de deleitar a los consumidores en el mundo.Las variedades exclusivas de Driscoll's han sido desarrolladas a través de años de investigación usando sólo métodos de mejoramiento natural. De la granja a la mesa, nos enfocamos en ofrecer una experiência de alta calidad con apoyo de nuestros socios de la cadena de suministro.Driscoll's es la marca de confianza de sólo las mejores Berries.