Global Product Manager (REMOTE - Barcelona/Morristown)
About The Position
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. As a Global Product Manager based in Barcelona/Morristown (remote), you will take ownership of a diverse product portfolio in the Paints & Coatings segment and help shape Arxada’s continued growth globally. This role is ideal for a collaborative and analytical professional who enjoys driving strategic decisions, strengthening portfolio performance, and removing barriers that enable teams to deliver results with grit and purpose. You will work closely with cross‑functional colleagues to influence product strategy, enhance competitiveness, and support long‑term business success.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, marketing, business or finance, with 5–10 years of experience in product management, pricing, marketing, supply chain, procurement or operations.
- Strong commercial and financial acumen with the ability to translate market data into informed pricing and portfolio decisions.
- Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder‑management skills with a collaborative and customer‑focused approach.
- Comfortable working in dynamic, fast‑moving environments and demonstrating resilience, ownership, and a growth mindset.
- Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and SAP is preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Experience within the specialty chemicals sector is an advantage.
Responsibilities
- Pricing & Margin Leadership: Lead pricing strategy and margin optimization across assigned product groups, including tactical pricing actions during supply constraints or market volatility. Establish pricing floors using cost inputs, segmentation, and market intelligence.
- Product & Asset Roadmap Ownership: Maintain mid‑ to long‑term product and asset roadmaps that support portfolio evolution, asset footprint decisions, risk assessments, and business continuity planning.
- Portfolio Optimization & Profitability Projects: Drive profitability initiatives such as value engineering, SKU consolidation, SMOG risk reduction, inventory allocation improvements, and asset utilization enhancements.
- Market, Competitive & Regulatory Insight: Work with Marketing and Regulatory teams to analyse trends, competitor landscapes, supplier dynamics and pricing factors, translating insights into actions that strengthen long‑term competitiveness.
- Product Stewardship & Commercialization: Ensure product master data accuracy, manage SKU lifecycle activities, and coordinate cross‑functional launch and change processes to meet market needs.
- Business Enablement: Identify and eliminate bottlenecks to support smooth execution across product lines and broader business initiatives.
Benefits
- 401(k) plan
- medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- paid time off
- paid holidays
- paid sick leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
