Now hiring! Global Team Lead SC Material Master Data

Research Triangle Park, NC

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Global Team Lead, Global Master Data to drive the strategy, governance, maintenance, automation, and continuous improvement of global master data processes across the organization.

The Global Team Lead, Global Material Master Data drives the strategy, governance, maintenance, automation, and continuous improvement of global master data processes across the organization. The role ensures the quality, compliance, and operational excellence of global master data managed within SAP S/4HANA and the STIBO Master Data Management platform. It also leads the establishment and development of a dedicated Business Excellence team focused on process standardization, automation, performance management, and continuous improvement.

Welcome to BASF

We are BASF in Agriculture and everything we do, we do for the love of farming, and the biggest job on Earth. We are an internationally successful company of the BASF Group. Our solutions are purpose-designed for different crop systems. Connecting seeds and traits, crop protection products, digital tools and sustainability approaches, to help deliver the best possible outcomes for farmers, growers and our other stakeholders along the value chain. With teams in the lab, field, office and in production, we do everything in our power to build a sustainable future for agriculture.

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Here you can gain more insight into our Vision at BASF Agricultural Solutions!

As a Global Team Lead SC Material Master Data, you create chemistry by...

• Defining and implementing the global master data strategy in alignment with business objectives and digital transformation initiatives.
• Establishing and maintaining global governance frameworks, data ownership models, standards, policies, and controls.
• Ensuring the compliant and accurate creation, maintenance, enrichment, and lifecycle management of master data across SAP S/4HANA, STIBO, and connected systems.
• Driving the global harmonization and standardization of master data structures, attributes, processes, and supporting documentation.
• Partnering with business stakeholders, IT, and process owners to align data governance practices and implement scalable solutions for global operations.
• Defining and monitoring data quality metrics, KPIs, and service levels, while implementing proactive monitoring, remediation, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Ensuring master data processes comply with regulatory, financial, supply chain, and business requirements.
• Developing and executing a roadmap to automate master data creation, maintenance, validation, and governance processes using SAP S/4HANA, STIBO, workflow technologies, AI-enabled solutions, and digital tools.
• Identifying opportunities to simplify and automate processes across the master data value chain to reduce manual effort and improve efficiency.
• Establishing, building, and leading the Business Excellence team and the global SC Material Master Data team, including defining team objectives, structure, roles, responsibilities, operating models, and performance measures.
• Fostering a culture of operational excellence, innovation, accountability, customer focus, and continuous improvement.
• Coaching and developing team members in data governance, regulatory compliance, and digital solutions through effective talent management and succession planning.
• Driving global process excellence initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies, where appropriate, and leading cross-functional projects that improve efficiency, productivity, and data quality.
• Developing process documentation, governance frameworks, training materials, and global standards.

If you...

• Hold a master’s degree and have 8 years of overall experience, hold an advanced scientific qualification, or have equivalent professional experience.
• Bring 5–10 years of relevant experience in your area of expertise.
• Have proven experience leading and developing teams, typically managing 6–10 direct reports.
• Demonstrate strong leadership capabilities combined with deep technical and functional expertise.
• Are able to travel up to 15%, domestically and internationally.

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

BASF Agricultural Solutions is a trusted partner to the agricultural industry, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions that help farmers succeed across a wide range of cropping systems. Across North America, our teams work together to address some of agriculture's most important challenges while creating value for customers, communities, and the environment. At BASF, you'll find opportunities to grow your career, collaborate with talented colleagues, and make a meaningful impact through work that matters.

Find out more about our Agricultural Solutions team here.

Our people are at the heart of everything, dedicated to delivering value for our customers every day.

By focusing on enabling our people today and in the future, we will ensure we have the talent and skills needed to succeed.

United by the love of farming, we innovate, collaborate, and strive for the best solutions together, creating connections and driving success as one team. This is how we make an impact. For the love of farming, the biggest job on Earth.

Privacy statement

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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.