Procurement Senior Specialist

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 3200 associates across 24 production sites and 14 R&D centers all committed to our customers success.

As a Senior Procurement Specialist you will play a vital role in driving procurement excellence and supporting Arxadas global operations. Based in a dynamic international environment you will bridge operational purchasing with strategic sourcing initiativesensuring the timely acquisition of goods and services while contributing to long-term value creation. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate across functions and regions influence key stakeholders and help shape a resilient and efficient supply chain. You will take full ownership of your scope working independently and proactively while navigating complexity and pressure with a structured process-driven mindset. If you are motivated to go beyond transactional procurement and thrive in a collaborative fast-paced environment this is your opportunity to make an impact.

Essential Job Functions:

• Manage domestic and international purchasing processes to ensure seamless supply continuity
• Source evaluate and select suppliers based on technical financial and quality criteria
• Negotiate pricing payment terms and delivery schedules while effectively influencing internal and external stakeholders
• Draft review and manage supplier contracts and agreements in line with business needs
• Issue purchase orders and monitor delivery performance to ensure on-time execution even in high-pressure environments
• Track supplier performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives in a structured process-driven manner
• Maintain and enhance supplier databases to ensure accurate and reliable information
• Support contract signature processes and other key procurement administrative activities taking full ownership of deliverables

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration Engineering International Trade Logistics or a related field
• 45 years of experience in procurement sourcing or supply chain roles
• Demonstrated negotiation and strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across functions and levels
• Proven ability to work independently with a high level of ownership and accountability in an international environment
• Proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools; experience with ERP systems such as SAP is an advantage
• Advanced English and Spanish communication skills enabling effective collaboration with global stakeholders.
• Strong organizational analytical and decision-making abilities with a process-driven mindset and the ability to perform under pressure

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.