Manufacturing & Sourcing Manager - NA

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.

Contract Manufacturing & Sourcing Manager NA supports the Global Category Director by managing day‑to‑day execution, performance, and optimization of an assigned portfolio of external manufacturing activities and suppliers. This role focuses on operational excellence, supplier performance management, cost optimisation, leverage improvement, supply chain control and risk mitigation across the subcontract tolling network and purchase for retail (PFR) portfolio. It drives supplier strategy, unlocks value through sourcing projects and supports sustainability and compliance goals across legacy Arxada businesses.

The manager works closely with key stakeholders to develop effective contract manufacturing and PFR category strategies that enable step‑change improvements in quality, service, supply‑chain resilience, innovation and sustainable annual cost reductions, and value creation.

• Leads and supports execution of procurement strategies for NA contract manufacturing partners & PFR supplier spend.
• Develops and maintains supplier relationships, including onboarding and performance management.
• Manages strategic suppliers ensuring contracted volumes, service levels and commercial terms are met.
• Maintains understanding of tolling cost drivers, market trends and supplier capabilities.
• Coordinates with Category Director and cross‑function teams to align sourcing strategies with business goals and stakeholders on supplier selection, contract renewals, negotiations and commercial updates.
• Manages strategic projects including supplier consolidation, cost optimisation and supply‑chain effectiveness.
• Interprets information and translates into actionable strategies and forward‑looking analyses.
• Drives sustainability initiatives: supplier code of conduct, Eco Vadis ratings and compliance tracking.

• Assesses supply base to identify risks of supply disruptions within the supply chain.
• Ensures awareness of active supply issues and clarifies business impact, leading resolution plans.
• Develops risk‑management strategies and implements appropriate mitigation plans.
• Works closely with business stakeholders to understand impact, build inventories, communicate forecasts to suppliers and implement alternate sources of supply where appropriate.
• Maintains knowledge of Approved Suppliers and assists Supplier Quality to execute supplier quality agreements.
• Monitors contract manufacturing partner performance, escalates issues and partners with Supplier Quality for resolution.
• Leads and participates in supplier audits, change control reviews and compliance activities.

• Coordinates with key stakeholders to develop cost‑reduction strategies, project pipelines and implements plans that meet business needs and optimise TCO.
• Plans, leads and executes negotiations of commercial terms and supply agreements.
• Drives cost‑reduction initiatives, productivity programs and continuous improvement efforts at contract manufacturing partners.
• Monitors tracking savings programs in relative financial and sourcing repositories.

• Serves as primary day‑to‑day regional procurement contact for contract manufacturing partners within the Arxada network.
• Supports supplier capability assessments, onboarding, performance scorecards and accountability programs.
• Monitors EHS, Quality and Operational compliance, escalates…