Global Category Manager: Basic Chemicals & Intermediates

Arxada; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Arxada is seeking a Global Category Manager to lead the Basic Chemicals & Intermediates category with ~30m CHF annual spend. You will shape strategies, improve total cost of ownership, and collaborate across Business Units, Operations, Quality and Supply Chain worldwide.

Responsibilities include developing global category strategy, market intelligence, supplier management, risk mitigation, and driving cost savings and sustainability in procurement. Fluency in English; German a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Business; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum 5+ years in strategic procurement, chemical industry, international environments.
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and global stakeholder relationships.
• Experience with commodity management, supplier negotiations, contract management.
• Fluency in English; business-level German a plus.
• SAP experience recommended; knowledge of digital procurement tools.
• Commitment to sustainable procurement practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global category strategy for Basic Chemicals & Intermediates, representing ~30m CHF annual spend.
• Build market intelligence by analyzing supply economics, technology trends and cost drivers.
• Act as the primary strategic interface for Business Units and stakeholders.
• Ensure robust supply assurance with risk mitigation and alternate sources.
• Deliver pricing, cost savings and Net Working Capital improvements.
• Lead supplier relationship management including audits and compliance.
• Champion continuous improvement and innovation in the category.

Skills

Data analysis

Problem solving

Excellent communication

Stakeholder management

Procurement processes knowledge

Sustainability procurement

Digital procurement tools

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Business

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

Arxada is seeking a Global Category Manager to lead the Basic Chemicals & Intermediates category with ~30m CHF annual spend. You will shape strategies, improve total cost of ownership, and collaborate across Business Units, Operations, Quality and Supply Chain worldwide.

Responsibilities include developing global category strategy, market intelligence, supplier management, risk mitigation, and driving cost savings and sustainability in procurement. Fluency in English; German a plus.