Technical Buyer

Now hiring! Technical Buyer

Palmyra, MO (Hybrid)

We are looking for a Technical Buyer to join our Global Procurement team in the Hannibal, MO site. 

Where the chemistry happens...

Global Indirect Procurement (GPI) is respon­sible for purchasing technical goods and services for BASF Group. We under­stand the business needs, are close to our stake­holders, drive cost savings, inno­va­tion and sustainable practices by negotiating with suppliers and managing vendor relationships.

We are seeking a professional like you to join our team and support the day-to-day procurement activities for the assignedcategory mix and locations. In this role, you will support your assigned sites and businesses with their procurement needs and will act as a first point ofcontact for the sites while coordinating within Procurement. You will routinely engage with the associated business units andsuppliers to align supplier capabilities with BASF strategic priorities and explore creative and strategic supply solutions for newand existing technical materials and services. You will also support the North American region in the development of categorystrategies, providing regional input related to supply and demand market dynamics. Additionally, you will run reports in SAP andwork with Master Data, performing analysis and data management.

You will be responsible for a significant amount of spend and multiple sites. You will provide a strong voice of procurement toboth the site leadership team and business leaders who depend on the sites that you support. You will have a high level ofautonomy and will need to proactively align internally within procurement and your supervisor to ensure effectiveness and strategic alignment.

Come create chemistry with us!

As a Technical Buyer, you create chemistry by...

• Leading and managing the sourcing process (RFI, RFQ, RFP, etc.) for key contracts and complex negotiations toensure the most competitive supply advantage for BASF.
• Providing relationship management for key suppliers, which will include monitoring performance metrics, resolvingclaims and/or disputes, market intelligence, and other contributing factors affecting supply availability and pricing ofproducts procured.
• Conducting market intelligence research by interacting with key suppliers, industry associations, and internalstakeholders to collect industry relevant information and rationalizing to assess impact current and future to BASF.
• Supporting the development of supply strategies for the North American region, you will work closely with the sitesand the Procurement Category Management to develop and implement sourcing strategies for products related tothis portfolio.
• Successfully engaging across the organization, you will work with all areas of BASF (Operations, Engineering,Accounting, EHS, Tax, etc.) and all levels of BASF, both global and regional.
• Working with a wide range of suppliers and multiple levels within the supplier’s organization to meet the needs of BASF.

If you have...

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Marketing, Supply Chain, Business or a related field combined.
• 5+ years of professional experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering/Operations and/or Sales and Marketing.
• Skills in contract negotiation.
• Proficiency in market knowledge.
• Being team-oriented and capable of working in a multi-task environment will be a valued asset as you support thepurchase order creation and processing as appropriate.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time in the role.

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.