Manager, NA Procurement - Wood Protection

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 Manager, NA Procurement – Wood Protection , 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. This is an opportunity to influence supplier strategy, lead impactful sourcing projects, and contribute directly to cost, sustainability, and operational excellence outcomes in a dynamic, global organization. Essential Job Functions 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 8+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or category management within a manufacturing environment 5 years + experience in chemicals/direct materials  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 The expected salary range for this role is 130,000 $- 160,000 $, but specific employee compensation may vary depending on…