Global Category Buyer, Intermediates & Renewables (007284)
• Global Category Buyer of chemical raw materials in the global team Procurement Functional Intermediates for Direct Procurement department.
• Ensure a competitive, sustainable and secured supply of raw materials to the internal business partners within the defined area of responsibility. Negotiate high-spend contracts and generate savings for BASFs divisions.
• Responsible for contributing to develop, implement and monitor strategy for regional categories
• Prepare and execute Request for Quotation (RfQ), Contract implementation & monitoring
• Category Management
• Lead sourcing projects and contributes in projects
• Execute Supplier Management
• Execute Category Risk Management
= Main Tasks =
Procurement Plan to Strategy:
• Responsible for contributing to procurement strategies for Global Categories:
• Provide input of Integrated Business Planning (iBP)’s needs and market knowledge (e.g. supply market structure and dynamics, strategies of suppliers, pricing structures, opportunities and threats) to Regional Category Manager
• Support Global Category Manager on strategy development (e.g. strategic goals, strategic options, implementation plan)
• Strategy implementation & follow-up: tackle action items
Procurement Source to Contract:
• Prepare and execute Request for X (RfX) within boundaries set by Global Category Manager (scope , RfX type and approach, iBP requirements, roles for negotiation, list of suppliers, alternatives to negotiated agreement
• Evaluate incoming offers
• Negotiation & contract award: determine optimal negotiation / award alternative, award goods to supplier(s)
• Contract implementation & monitoring: manage contracts and decide on appropriate actions; inform relevant parties (e.g. Shared Service Center, iBP) about negotiation results; manage supply issues and/or sales allocation/force majeure situations
• Implement appropriate actions for end-to-end margin management
• Escalation point for Non‑Conformance Management (NCM) management
• Collect required documents from supplier(s) for master data processes
• Approve PO / Contracts in SAP
Others:
• Functional Responsibility: being led by Global Category Manager oversea
• Provide input to Internal Business Partner Relationship Management (iBPRM) Account Manager
• Execute Supplier Management, manage relationships with key suppliers, evaluate supplier performance, drive supplier innovation
• Execute Risk Management approach with appropriate actions
• Reporting of Results
= Job Requirements =
• Education: Master degree preferred, preferably in Business Administration, Economics, Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
• Working Experience: 4 years or above, preferably in a business /procurement position
• Strong negotiation skills
• Knowledge of chemicals suppliers, market environment, products and technologies
• Knowledge of procurement processes and guidelines preferred
• Excellent in English
• Good IT skills (e.g. SAP R/3 Cobalt, SAP Business Warehouse)
请时刻警惕任何可能的招聘欺诈行为！请注意，巴斯夫绝不会在任何情况下向候选人以任何形式收取任何费用。
A unique total offer: you@BASF
At BASF you get more than just compensation. Our total offer includes a wide range of elements you need to be your best in every stage of your life. That’s what we call you@BASF. Click here to learn more.
A unique total offer: you@BASF
At BASF you get more than just compensation. Our total offer includes a wide range of elements you need to be your best in every stage of your life. That’s what we call you@BASF. Click here to learn more.
Working at BASF: We connect to create chemistry
We are proud of strong history of innovation, which has helped make us who we are today – the world's leading chemical company. Every day, our global team of over 120,000 individuals work together to turn visions for sustainable solutions into reality by connecting with one another and sharing our knowledge.
The right people are crucial for our sustainable success. We aim to form the best team by bringing together people with unique backgrounds, experiences and points of view. Our differences make us stronger and more vibrant. And an open, creative and supportive work environment inspires us to achieve exceptional results.
About BASF
Find out what BASF has to offer as an employer and why you should join our team.
Your application
Here you find anything you need to know about your application and the application process.
Contact us
You have questions about your application or on how to apply in Europe? The BASF Talent Acquisition Europe team is glad to assist you.
Please note that we do not return paper applications including folders. Please submit copies only and no original documents.
SHANGHAI,CN,200000