Procurement Senior Specialist

Arxada; Laza; Presencial; EUR 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Arxada, a global leader in chemistry and biotechnology solutions, is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to drive procurement excellence across its international operations. You will bridge strategic sourcing with operational purchasing, ensuring timely acquisition of goods and services while contributing to long-term value creation.

The role requires independent ownership in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Business/Admin, Engineering, Intl Trade, Logistics).
• 4–5 years of procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management with cross-functional influence.
• Proficiency in Excel and data analysis; SAP ERP experience is a plus.
• Fluent in English and Spanish for global collaboration.

Responsabilidades

• Manage domestic and international purchasing processes to ensure supply continuity.
• Source, evaluate, and select suppliers based on technical, financial, and quality criteria.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules with stakeholders.
• Draft, review, and manage supplier contracts and agreements aligned with business needs.
• Issue purchase orders and monitor delivery performance for on-time execution.
• Track supplier performance and drive continuous improvement in a structured way.
• Maintain and enhance supplier databases for accurate information.
• Support contract signature processes and other procurement admin tasks.

Conocimientos

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, International Trade, Logistics, or a related field

Herramientas

SAP ERP

Excel

Power BI

Descripción del empleo

Arxada is a global leader in innovative solutions that protect our world. Our groundbreaking technologies, in-depth regulatory know-how, manufacturing and process development help our customers to safeguard nutrition, health and infrastructure efficiently through chemistry and biotechnology that enhance sustainability. We offer a broad portfolio of ingredients and services for multiple end-markets that include Human Health & Nutrition, Home & Personal Care, Professional Hygiene, Paints & Coatings and Wood Protection.
With customers in more than 100 countries, the company achieved sales of CHF 2 billion in 2024. Headquartered in Basel (Switzerland), Arxada employs 3,200 associates across 24 production sites and 14 R&D centers, all committed to our customers’ success.

As a Senior Procurement Specialist, you will play a vital role in driving procurement excellence and supporting Arxada’s global operations. Based in a dynamic international environment, you will bridge operational purchasing with strategic sourcing initiatives—ensuring the timely acquisition of goods and services while contributing to long-term value creation. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate across functions and regions, influence key stakeholders, and help shape a resilient and efficient supply chain. You will take full ownership of your scope, working independently and proactively while navigating complexity and pressure with a structured, process-driven mindset. If you are motivated to go beyond transactional procurement and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, this is your opportunity to make an impact.

Essential Job Functions:

• Manage domestic and international purchasing processes to ensure seamless supply continuity
• Source, evaluate, and select suppliers based on technical, financial, and quality criteria
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules while effectively influencing internal and external stakeholders
• Draft, review, and manage supplier contracts and agreements in line with business needs
• Issue purchase orders and monitor delivery performance to ensure on-time execution, even in high-pressure environments
• Track supplier performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives in a structured, process-driven manner
• Maintain and enhance supplier databases to ensure accurate and reliable information
• Support contract signature processes and other key procurement administrative activities, taking full ownership of deliverables

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, International Trade, Logistics, or a related field
• 4–5 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain roles
• Demonstrated negotiation and strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across functions and levels
• Proven ability to work independently with a high level of ownership and accountability in an international environment
• Proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools; experience with ERP systems such as SAP is an advantage
• Advanced English and Spanish communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with global stakeholders.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and decision-making abilities, with a process-driven mindset and the ability to perform under pressure

Arxada has world class offering in two distinct areas:
Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings and Material Protection.
Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE), meanwhile, provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics, aerospace and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients, chemicals and performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high-performance applications.
Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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