Now hiring! Regional Category Buyer

Wyandotte, MI (On Site)

We are looking for a Regional Category Buyer to join our Performance Materials team in Wyandotte.

Come create chemistry with us!

The Performance Materials division is at the forefront of the much-needed sustainability transformation in plastics. Our experts co-create products with customers to bring innovations to major industry sectors such as transportation, consumer goods, industrial applications, and construction.These solutions contribute to a sustainable future by pushing the boundaries in thermal resistance, robustness and lightweight applications.

We are seeking a professional like you to join our Cellasto Procurement team as a Regional Category Buyer.  In this role, you will be responsible for developing and executing regional sourcing strategies for attachment parts, tooling, tolling, and related indirect materials across North America. You will work closely with suppliers, engineering, manufacturing, quality, and global procurement teams to ensure a competitive, resilient, and innovative supply base that supports our business growth strategy.

As a key contributor to our global procurement organization, you will drive value creation through supplier development, strategic sourcing initiatives, contract negotiations, cost optimization, and market intelligence activities. You will play a critical role in supporting the future growth of our manufacturing operations while ensuring alignment with global procurement objectives

As a Regional Category Buyer, you create chemistry by...

• Developing and implementing regional sourcing and category strategies aligned with our global procurement strategy.
• Leading supplier selection processes, competitive bidding events, and contract negotiations for attachment parts, tooling, tolling, and related categories.
• Negotiating commercial agreements to achieve cost savings, supply security, and operational excellence.
• Managing supplier relationships and driving supplier performance improvements through effective Supplier Relationship Management (SRM).
• Identifying and qualifying new suppliers while supporting localization and diversification initiatives within the North American supply base.
• Collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, supplier quality, and value engineering teams to evaluate supplier capabilities, manufacturing technologies, and cost optimization opportunities.
• Monitoring market trends, supplier developments, and industry intelligence to proactively identify risks and opportunities.
• Tracking procurement KPIs and delivering measurable value through cost reduction, margin improvement, and process optimization initiatives.
• Supporting procurement compliance requirements, contract administration, and implementation of BASF procurement processes and systems.
• Contributing to continuous improvement and strategic procurement projects within our organization.

If you have...

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Several years of procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or category management experience within manufacturing, automotive, or industrial environments.
• Experience negotiating commercial agreements and managing supplier relationships.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as injection molding, stamping, die casting, machining, or related technologies is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience working in cross-functional and international business environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering results in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with ERP or procurement systems.
• Fluency in English. Additional language skills such as German are considered a plus.

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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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.