Director, Indirect Procurement

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 2 billion CHF in 2025 sales. Headquartered in Basel (Switzerland), Arxada employs 3,100 associates across 24 production sites and 14 R&D centers, all committed to our customers’ success. As the Director, Indirect Procurement you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing Arxada’s global indirect procurement strategy. Leading a broad portfolio of indirect spend categories (excluding Professional Services and IT), you will drive sourcing excellence, supplier performance, cost optimization, sustainability initiatives, and risk management across the organization. This is an exciting opportunity to influence business performance on a global scale, partner with senior leaders, and deliver measurable value while fostering innovation and operational excellence. You will join a collaborative, fast-paced environment where you can challenge the status quo, drive meaningful change, and help shape the future of procurement at Arxada. Essential Job Functions: Develop and execute global sourcing and category strategies that deliver value, cost savings, and long-term business benefits. Lead supplier selection, negotiations, contracting, onboarding, governance, and ongoing performance management. Partner with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to align procurement initiatives with business priorities and strategic objectives. Drive supplier relationship management, risk mitigation, sustainability, and continuous improvement initiatives across indirect categories. Identify and implement innovative procurement solutions that improve total cost of ownership, productivity, and operational performance. Lead and develop procurement talent while fostering a high-performance, collaborative culture. Qualifications & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred. Extensive experience, 10+ years, in indirect procurement and category management within a global manufacturing environment. Proven ability to develop sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and deliver measurable procurement value. Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate market intelligence, spend data, and business requirements into actionable strategies. Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, communication, and influencing skills in an international environment. Strategic mindset combined with a pragmatic, hands-on approach and a passion for continuous improvement. Demonstrated leadership capabilities with a track record of developing teams and driving results. The expected salary range for this role is $162,000 - $198,000, but specific employee compensation may vary depending on factors including experience, education, training, licensure, certification, location and other job-related, non-discriminatory factors permitted by law. This role is also eligible to earn a short-term incentive bonus and the following benefits: 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid time off, paid holidays and paid sick leave. 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. US01