Now hiring! Global Strategic Buyer IT - Research Triangle Park, NC

Research Triangle Park, NC

We are looking for an experienced Global Strategic Buyer – IT to join our Procurement team within Agricultural Solutions. In this role, you will shape and execute global sourcing strategies across key IT categories and partner with business and technology stakeholders to establish competitive, scalable and sustainable supplier solutions.

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.

#ForTheLoveOfFarming #TheBiggestJobOnEarth #AgEmployerOfChoice

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

As a Global Strategic Buyer IT - Research Triangle Park, NC, you create chemistry by...

• Developing and executing global sourcing strategies across Software, SaaS, Cloud, Infrastructure, Telecommunications and IT Services.
• Leading complex global RFx processes, supplier selections and commercial negotiations, including framework agreements and strategic supplier setups.
• Driving commercial optimization across software licensing, subscriptions, cloud consumption, managed services, consulting and other IT service models.
• Consolidating and challenging demand to capture value through standardization, bundling, specification optimization and supplier consolidation.
• Applying TCO, benchmarking, market intelligence and cost-driver analysis to identify and deliver sustainable savings and value opportunities.
• Negotiating complex IT commercial and contractual models, including pricing, indexation, licensing, SLAs, renewals, risk provisions and exit requirements, in cooperation with relevant expert functions.
• Managing strategic technology suppliers through performance management, business reviews, risk mitigation and innovation initiatives.
• Monitoring supplier markets and emerging technology trends, including cloud, digitalization and AI, and translating relevant developments into sourcing strategies.
• Partnering with IT, Finance, Legal, Vendor Management and business stakeholders across regions to deliver commercially sound and compliant procurement outcomes.

If you...

• Hold a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Information Technology, Engineering, Economics or a comparable field; an MBA is preferred.
• Bring 8+ years of strategic sourcing or category procurement experience, ideally with significant exposure to IT and technology categories.
• Have demonstrated sourcing and negotiation expertise across areas such as Software/SaaS, Cloud, Infrastructure, Telecommunications, IT Services, Managed Services or IT Consulting.
• Understand technology commercial models, including software licensing, subscriptions, consumption-based pricing and professional/managed services models.
• Have proven experience leading complex RFx processes, negotiations and contracting in an international environment (in close cooperation with Legal, IT, Cybersecurity, Data Privacy and other relevant stakeholders).
• Bring strong TCO, market intelligence, benchmarking and analytical capabilities.
• Have experience in strategic supplier and performance management, including risk management and supplier development.
• Can effectively influence senior stakeholders and translate business and technology requirements into commercial sourcing strategies.
• Are data-driven and digitally minded, ideally with experience using SAP, Mercanis or comparable procurement solutions.
• Bring a strong interest in digitalization and AI and their application within procurement.

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

BASF takes security & data privacy very seriously. We will never request financial information of any kind via email, private text message or direct message on any social medial platform or job board. Furthermore, we will never send a candidate a check for equipment or request any type of payment during the job application process. If you have experienced any of the above, please contact Careers.NorthAmerica@basf.com to report fraud.

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.