Technical Procurement Specialist

3 days ago

Freeport, Maine, United States BASF Corporation Full time
Job Title: Technical Buyer

We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Buyer to join our Procurement team in Freeport, TX. As a Technical Buyer, you will be responsible for sourcing and purchasing technical materials and services for our operations.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead and manage the sourcing process for key contracts and complex negotiations to ensure the most competitive supply advantage for BASF.
  • Provide relationship management for key suppliers, including monitoring performance metrics, resolving claims and/or disputes, and market intelligence.
  • Conduct market intelligence research by interacting with key suppliers, industry associations, and internal stakeholders to collect industry-relevant information and rationalize its impact on BASF.
  • Support the development of supply strategies for the North American region, working closely with sites and Procurement Category Management to develop and implement sourcing strategies for products related to this portfolio.
  • Successfully engage across the organization, working with all areas of BASF (Operations, Engineering, Accounting, EHS, Tax, etc.) and all levels of BASF, both global and regional.
  • Work with a wide range of suppliers and multiple levels within the supplier's organization to meet the needs of BASF.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Marketing, Supply Chain, or related fields.
  • 5+ years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering/Operations, and/or Sales and Marketing.
  • Experience with contract negotiations.
  • Proficiency in market knowledge.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, as well as the ability to work in a multi-task environment and be team-oriented.
  • Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time (mostly within Texas).
  • Current possession or ability to obtain and maintain a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) Card from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
What We Offer:
  • Competitive compensation and benefits.
  • Access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best.
  • Flexible work arrangements whenever possible.
  • 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.

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

BASF takes security and data privacy very seriously. We will never request financial information of any kind via email, private text message, or direct message on any social media 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.

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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