Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Arxada is a global leader in innovative solutions that protect our world, and they are seeking a Procurement Manager for Industrial Packaging. This role involves shaping and executing the packaging procurement strategy, driving cost reduction, and managing supplier relationships to ensure continuity of supply for industrial packaging materials.
Responsibilities
• Lead all global procurement activities for industrial packaging, ensuring strong category strategy and competitive advantage
• Build and maintain deep understanding of supply markets, economics, technologies, and cost drivers relevant to IBC totes, plastic drums, and related components
• Identify, evaluate, and manage suppliers to achieve optimal pricing, quality, reliability, and innovation
• Lead negotiation planning and execution for commercial terms and supply agreements, collaborating with operations, quality, legal and other internal partners
• Drive cost reduction, value engineering, and packaging rationalization initiatives to optimize total cost of ownership
• Partner with Supplier Quality to monitor performance, support audits, and ensure compliance with quality agreements
• Develop risk management strategies and ensure proactive mitigation planning for global supply continuity
• Strengthen supplier relationships, leveraging global synergies and promoting accountability through supplier scorecards and performance metrics
Skills
• Bachelor's degree required; preferred fields include Procurement/Supply Chain, Engineering, Chemistry, Finance, or Business
• Five or more years of relevant experience in procurement or engineering within an industrial packaging environment
• Strong knowledge of commodity and engineered materials (e.g., HDPE/rHDPE, PP/rPP, thermoplastics, steel)
• Demonstrated experience in strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier negotiation
• Strong business and financial acumen with the ability to influence and collaborate across diverse teams
• Experience working in regulated industries preferred
Benefits
• 401(k) plan
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
Company Overview
• Arxada is a specialty chemicals firm that specializes in microbial solutions, hygiene, home and personal care, paints, and coatings. It was founded in 2019, and is headquartered in Basel, Basel-Stadt, CHE, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.arxada.com/.
Company H1B Sponsorship
• Arxada has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2025, 3 in 2024, 3 in 2023, 4 in 2022. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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