Director Agriculture

About the role

Leads the development and execution of Nestlé USA’s integrated agriculture strategy, ensuring a sustainable, resilient, and cost‑effective supply of dairy while advancing regenerative agriculture, quality, and sourcing priorities.

Key responsibilities

• Define and execute a holistic agriculture strategy aligned with Nestlé’s Agriculture Framework, ESG goals and sourcing priorities.
• Transform fragmented agronomy and sourcing activities into a centralized, high‑performing operating model.
• Lead supplier development to improve quality, productivity, resilience and sustainability outcomes.
• Manage agricultural risks including supply volatility, cost, regulation and climate impacts.
• Build and manage relationships with farmers, cooperatives, NGOs and industry bodies, representing Nestlé in external forums.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Animal Science, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Operations or related field; advanced degree (MBA, MS) preferred.
• 12+ years of experience in agriculture, quality, sourcing, sustainability or supply chain, with proven leadership of cross‑functional, matrixed teams.
• Deep understanding of agronomy, agricultural supply chains and sustainability, with strong commercial and procurement acumen.