Now hiring! Global Category Buyer Surfactants

Flexible location options near BASF sites: Florham Park, NJ; Houston, TX; Wyandotte, MI; or Charlotte, NC, others (Hybrid)

We are looking for a Global Category Buyer Surfactants to join our Global Procurement team.

Where the chemistry happens...

Global Direct and Logistics Procurement (GPD) oversees the strategic procurement of raw materials and logistics services for the BASF Group worldwide. Within this framework, Direct Procurement Americas (GPD/N) manages the procurement of raw materials for BASF sites across the Americas. This includes over 100 regionally managed categories such as power, sodium hydroxide, sulfuric acid, amines, and plastic additives. The team also optimizes the procurement of raw materials via distribution partners and negotiates contract manufacturing agreements.

We are seeking a professional like you who is passionate about Procurement and enjoys both strategic and tactical execution and negotiation. You will lead negotiations for various raw materials, ensuring a competitive advantage for BASF. You will routinely engage with the associated business units and suppliers in an effort to align supplier capabilities with BASF strategic priorities and explore creative and strategic supply solutions. You will also support the implementation of global category strategies. In addition, you will provide regional input related to supply and demand market dynamics for the development of the global category strategy.

This is an excellent opportunity for you to demonstrate your high degree of entrepreneurial drive, demonstrated problem-solving skills, and business value creation know-how. You will also get to share your ability to manage relationships with internal partners and suppliers, with a proven track record of delivering results. Although not required, any experience you may have in leading cross-functional and cross-business unit teams, exposure to strategy development, and industrial manufacturing environments will be advantageous in this role.

Come create chemistry with us!

As a Global Category Buyer Surfactants, you create chemistry by...

• Supporting the development of global supply strategies for the North American region. This will include working closely with the respective business unit(s) and the Procurement network to develop and implement sourcing strategies for products related to this portfolio.
• Leading and managing the sourcing process (RFI, RFQ, RFP, etc.) for key strategic contracts and highly complex negotiations to ensure the most competitive supply advantage for BASF.
• Providing relationship management for key suppliers, which will include monitoring performance metrics, resolving claims and/or disputes, market intelligence, and other contributing factors affecting supply availability and pricing of products procured.
• Conducting market intelligence research by interacting with key suppliers, industry associations, and internal stakeholders to collect industry-relevant information and rationalizing to assess impact current and future to BASF.

If you...

• Have a bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Marketing, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Bring 5+ years of experience, preferably in Chemistry, Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Commercial roles, and/or Sales & Marketing.
• Can lead and influence others through strong interpersonal communication skills and contract negotiation expertise.
• Are a team-oriented professional who thrives in a multitasking environment and can make and implement decisions with limited information.
• Have demonstrated market knowledge, with experience in strategy development and implementation, and a strong customer-oriented mindset.

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It’s what we call you@BASF. We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees’ overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.

Just some of the many benefits we offer include:

• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
• Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
• Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
• Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
• Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
• Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
• Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
• Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
• Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!

About us

As one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!

At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.

Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF

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Pay transparency

BASF is committed to pay transparency practices. The competitive Pay Range for this role is $120,000 - $146,300. Actual pay will be determined based on education, certifications, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Equal employment opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.