Technical Buyer

1 month ago

Houston, United States BASF Corporation Full time

Now hiring Technical Buyer

Houston TX, Attapulgus GA, Savannah GA, or McIntyre GA - Hybrid (3 days on site, 2 remote)

We are looking for a Technical Buyer to join our Procurement (GP) team in Houston TX, Attapulgus GA, Savannah GA, or McIntyre GA.

Come create chemistry with us

We are seeking a professional like you to join our team and support the Georgia based refinery catalyst sites day-to-day procurement activities for the assigned category mix and other locations. In this role, you will support sites and businesses with their procurement needs and will act as a first point of contact for the sites while coordinating within Procurement. You will develop strategic priorities and explore creative and strategic supply solutions for new and existing technical materials and services. You will also support the North American region in the development of category strategies, providing regional input related to supply and demand market dynamics. Additionally, you will run reports in SAP and work with Master Data, performing analysis and data management.

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, as well as supporting the purchase order creation and processing as appropriate.

  • 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 of products procured.

  • Conducting market intelligence research by interacting with key suppliers, industry associations, and internal stakeholders 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 sites and the Procurement Category Management to develop and implement sourcing strategies for products related to this 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.

  • Being responsible for category buying for key business-specific equipment and associated services related to the maintenance and repair of this equipment

  • Working with a wide range of suppliers and multiple levels within the supplier's organization to meet the needs of BASF.

If you...

  • Have a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Marketing, Supply Chain or related fields

  • Have 5+ years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering/Operations and/or Sales and Marketing

  • Possess experience with contract negotiations

  • Are proficient in market knowledge

  • Possess exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, as well as the ability to work in a multi-task environment and being team-oriented

  • Are willing to travel up to 25% of the time.

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

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 myhr@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.

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