Manager Purchasing EU

Arxada; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in innovative solutions is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Lead to consolidate sourcing responsibilities across European sites. This pivotal role requires driving supplier strategy, optimizing costs, and managing supplier relationships. Ideal candidates will have a relevant bachelor’s degree and over 5 years of strategic sourcing experience in a manufacturing environment. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve sustainability and compliance goals while enhancing supplier performance. This role offers growth opportunities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in Procurement or Strategic Sourcing within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of category management and supply market trends.
• Experience in regulated industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic sourcing initiatives for key materials across European sites.
• Lead supplier selection, negotiation, and contracting for assigned categories.
• Manage strategic projects including cost optimization and supply chain resilience.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships and performance management.
• Drive sustainability initiatives and compliance tracking.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Category management

Supply market trends

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Procurement/Supply Chain, Engineering, Chemistry, Finance, or Business

Job description

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 Strategic Sourcing Lead, you will consolidate fragmented sourcing responsibilities into a single strategic function, enabling better supplier leverage, cost optimization, and supply chain control across multiple European sites. This role is pivotal in driving supplier strategy, unlocking value through sourcing projects, and supporting sustainability and compliance goals across legacy Arxada businesses.

Essential Job Functions

• Drive strategic sourcing initiatives for key and tail spend materials across European sites
• Lead supplier selection, negotiation, and contracting for assigned categories
• Manage strategic projects including supplier consolidation, cost optimization, and supply chain resilience
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships, including onboarding and performance management
• Drive sustainability initiatives such as supplier code of conduct, Ecovadis ratings, and compliance tracking
• Assess supply base to identify risks and implement risk mitigation strategies
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align sourcing strategies with business goals

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement/Supply Chain, Engineering, Chemistry, Finance, or Business
• Min. 5+ years of experience in Procurement or Strategic Sourcing within a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of category management and supply market trends.
• Experience in regulated industries preferred
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills
• Familiarity with sustainability and compliance frameworks

Arxada has world-class offerings in two distinct areas:

• Microbial Control Solutions (MCS): Protecting people and planet through innovative hygiene and material protection solutions.
• Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE): Delivering high-performance materials and nutritional ingredients for diverse industries.

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, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.