Arxada is a global leader in innovative solutions that protect our world. Our groundbreaking technologies in-depth regulatoryknow-howmanufacturingand 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 Global Product Manager in our Nutrition Care & Environmental (NCE) business unit you will play a pivotal role in driving growth profitability and compliance for a strategic product portfolio within our Visp production network. You will own the product lifecycle and portfolio strategy lead cross‑functional initiatives and ensure sustainable solutions that align with customer needs and market trends. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of high‑performance materials and nutritional ingredients in a dynamic global environment.
Essential Job Functions
* Own and execute product strategy for assigned portfolios focusing on margin improvement cost efficiency and asset utilization
* Define product roadmap and contribute to capital investment decisions and asset footprint planning
* Drive pricing excellence and portfolio optimization; enable sales with pricing tools and training
* Collaborate with commercial teams to gather and share market insights
* Lead cost optimization initiatives across production sourcing and logistics
* Ensure regulatory and quality compliance and resolve customer complaints with preventive measures
* Support S&OP demand planning and supply continuity
Qualifications & Experience
* Masters degree in Chemistry Engineering or Business & Economics preferred or equivalent proven experience
* Min. 5 years of experience in the chemical industry with advanced knowledge of product management
* Fluent in German and English
* Strong business acumen analytical thinking and strategic mindset
* Proven ability to manage P&L pricing strategies and cost optimization
* Excellent collaboration skills and ability to work in cross‑functional teams
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.
Key Skills
* Time Management
* Data Analytics
* Analytical
* Agile
* Requirement Gathering
* Strategic thinking
* Visio
* Communication
* Problem Solving
* Market Research
* UML
* Cross Functional Teams
Employment Type: Full‑Time
Vacancy: 1
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