Regional category buyer bulk transportation

INTRO

At BASF Antwerp, we are working on the future: our site already runs entirely on green electricity. But our ultimate goal is to become the first climate-neutral site. And we are well on our way. Would you like to join our warm and diverse team and contribute to our sustainable future? Then maybe you can flourish with us as a category buyer bulk transportation!

YOUR CHALLENGE

As Category buyer for regional logistics services, you are responsible for the procurement of these categories for all European sites. Your focus will be on bulk transportation. You will be in contact with an enthusiastic procurement team.

• You contribute to the procurement strategies of your categories and implement and monitor it in your area of responsibility. 
• You are responsible for the preparation, implementation, and evaluation of inquiries, negotiate with suppliers, award and implement the respective contracts. Claim management is also part of your responsibilities. 
• You are responsible for supplier relationship management, supplier development, development of the supplier base and will contribute to risk management concepts.
• You will represent your category in- & externally and act as market expert and are responsible for price forecasting. You identify market changes and – in close collaboration with the internal stakeholders & the category team- define & implement the best strategy to guarantee business success. 
• You act with a professional and goal-oriented attitude towards internal stakeholders and suppliers regarding the products and services of your categories and participate in a wide range of projects.

OUR IDEAL MATCH

• You have obtained a Master degree, preferably in business administration or Engineering.
• Ideally you have 2 years of procurement experience. Know-how of procurement processes, systems (SAP R/3, SPS Ariba), guidelines or project experience is a great benefit. Experience with COUPA is preferred. 
• You are analytical and have a strategic mindset, combined with a commercial approach.
• You like to build and maintain a professional network and you possess strong communications skills (English & Dutch on professional level, German & French recommended).

OUR OFFER

You will receive a permanent contract in a high-tech working environment with a fun atmosphere in a stable company.

A warm welcome during our welcome days and supervision by a godmother or godfather.

A good work-life balance! You have flexible hours and 38 holidays. Occasional work from home is possible.

A growing salary package with options (tablet / laptop / smartphone for private use, ...), a mobility budget (lease bike / charging infrastructure, ...), an annual bonus, a lump-sum net allowance, a pension plan, hospitalisation and ambulatory health insurance for you (and your family), ...

A company car and the possibility of installing charging infrastructure through the choice plan.

A healthy and extensive offer in the company restaurant, monthly fruit distribution and meal vouchers.

Attention to self-development through a large training offer and an internal job market.

MORE ABOUT US

We are the world's leading chemical company, thanks to diverse teams developing intelligent solutions and creating chemistry for a sustainable future. At BASF Antwerp, there are some 3,700 colleagues with backgrounds in engineering, chemistry, logistics, energy, safety, economics, and so much more. We offer a nice working environment where everyone can be themselves and talents can develop to the maximum.

Do you feel the chemistry? Then we look forward to receiving your application!