Manager, NA Procurement - Wood Protection

US01 Arxada, LLC; Morristown (NJ); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Job summary

US01 Arxada, LLC is looking for a Procurement Strategist in Morristown, NJ. You will lead strategic sourcing initiatives for raw materials while enhancing supply resilience and fostering supplier relationships.

The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in a related field and experience in procurement within a manufacturing environment, preferably in regulated industries. This role also emphasizes sustainability and compliance across the supplier base.

Compensation includes a salary range of $106,000 to $129,000, along with benefits like a 401(k) plan and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or category management.
• Experience in regulated industries preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing for key raw material categories across US sites.
• Drive supplier selection, negotiations, and contracting.
• Partner with stakeholders to identify supply risks.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier selection and negotiations

Collaboration

Commercial acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Job description

You will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing procurement strategies that strengthen Arxada’s Wood Protection business across North America. You will partner closely with cross‑functional stakeholders to drive strategic sourcing initiatives, enhance supply resilience, unlock sustainable value, and enable long‑term business growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing for key raw material categories across US sites, with opportunities to support broader regional and global initiatives.
• Drive supplier selection, negotiations, and contracting to optimize total cost of ownership and supply reliability.
• Develop and execute category strategies that improve quality, service, innovation, and sustainability performance.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to identify supply risks, implement mitigation plans, and ensure continuity of supply.
• Deliver measurable cost savings and value creation through structured sourcing and negotiation activities.
• Build strong, collaborative supplier relationships, including performance management and continuous improvement.
• Champion sustainability, compliance, and ESG initiatives across the supplier base.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, Chemistry, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Proven experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or category management within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working in regulated industries and complex supply chains preferred.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to translate market insights into actionable strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across functions and geographies.
• Confident communicator with a results‑driven, resilient, and improvement‑focused mindset.

Compensation and Benefits

• Expected salary range: $106,000 – $129,000.
• Short‑term incentive bonus eligibility.
• Benefits: 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid time off, paid holidays and paid sick leave.

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.