Regional Category Buyer Technical Services

About the position

We are looking for a Regional Category Buyer to join our Procurement team in Freeport, TX. Come create chemistry with us! We are seeking a professional like you to ensure competitive advantage for our business units as a member of our professional procurement team. You will be responsible for supporting the regional category of Technical Services by sourcing services for all BASF business units associated with the Southwest Procurement Hub. You will support all regional technical services including construction, specialty maintenance and facilities for the identified region and will be a backup for the Technical Services buyers in other regions. You will support the Regional Category Managers in the development of category strategies and providing local market input related to supply and demand market dynamics. You will routinely engage with the associated business units and suppliers to align supplier capabilities with BASF strategic priorities and explore creative and strategic supply solutions for the assigned category.

Responsibilities

• Performing the Source-to-Contract activities for technical services in the North American region.
• Using strong negotiation skills to steer negotiations with suppliers and be accountable for awarding and implementing contracts.
• Working closely with business unit technical teams and site project teams as you develop and implement sourcing strategies for these services.
• Leading and managing the sourcing process (RFI, RFQ, RFP, etc.) for key strategic contracts and complex negotiations to ensure a competitive advantage for BASF.
• Demonstrating strong customer focus while providing relationship management for key suppliers, which will include monitoring performance metrics, resolving claims and/or disputes, market intelligence, and other contributing factors affecting supply availability and pricing of services 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.
• Evaluating incoming commercial offers and supporting the bonus/penalty evaluation process.
• Supporting purchase order creation and processing as appropriate.

Requirements

• Have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree, with background in Engineering, Chemistry, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Construction Management degree, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• Have 5+ years of experience in business; specifically in areas such as Manufacturing, Process Development, Product Management, or similar fields.
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills; enabling effective engagement with individuals at various levels.
• Have exceptional communication, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Possess financial knowledge and business acumen.

Benefits

• 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!