Strategic NA Wood Protection Procurement Lead

Arxada; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Arxada is seeking a Manager, NA Procurement – Wood Protection to lead strategic sourcing for key raw material categories across US sites and to partner with cross-functional teams to strengthen supplier strategies, cost, quality, and sustainability in North America.

In this role, you will drive negotiations, manage supplier relationships, and deliver cost savings while promoting resilience and ESG initiatives in a dynamic global organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• Experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or category management within manufacturing.
• Regulated industries and complex supply chains experience is preferred.
• Strong commercial acumen with ability to translate market insights into strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing for key raw material categories across US sites.
• Drive supplier selection, negotiation, and contracting to optimize total cost and supply reliability.
• Develop category strategies to improve quality, service, and sustainability.
• Partner with stakeholders to identify supply risks and implement mitigation plans.
• Deliver measurable cost savings and value creation through sourcing activities.
• Build collaborative supplier relationships with performance management and continuous improvement.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation

Supply chain risk management

Communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, Chemistry, Finance, Business, or related field

Job description

Arxada is seeking a Manager, NA Procurement – Wood Protection to lead strategic sourcing for key raw material categories across US sites and to partner with cross-functional teams to strengthen supplier strategies, cost, quality, and sustainability in North America.

In this role, you will drive negotiations, manage supplier relationships, and deliver cost savings while promoting resilience and ESG initiatives in a dynamic global organization.