| Regional Category Buyer - Florham Park, NJ-1805223 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. Description At BASF, we create chemistry through the power of connected minds. By balancing economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility, we are building a more sustainable future through chemistry. As the world's leading chemical company, we help our customers in nearly every industry meet the current and future needs of society through science and innovation. We achieve this through our commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence, which gives us the opportunity to set and deliver on ambitious, long-term goals.
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Regional Category Buyer (1805166) – Florham Park, NJ
Where the Chemistry Happens
We are seeking a professional like you to support day-to-day supply stream procurement activities for the assigned category mix and will support the implementation of category strategies. You will provide regional input related to supply and demand market dynamics for the development of the category strategy. You will also routinely engage with the associated business units and suppliers in an effort to align supplier capabilities with BASF strategic priorities and explore creative and strategic supply solutions for new and existing raw materials. Qualifications - BASF recognizes institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent Formula for Success - Leveraging your educational and professional background in Procurement, Engineering, Marketing, Sales or a related field, you will support the development of supply strategies for 3 regional categories (Lab Supplies, Office Supplies and Office Furniture) for the North American region.
- Using your negotiation and analytical skills, you will steer negotiations with suppliers and be accountable for awarding and implementing contracts.
- Your experience working in cross-functional teams will be key as you work closely with the business unit and the Procurement network to develop and implement sourcing strategies for product related to this portfolio.
- As a subject matter expert, you will lead and manage sourcing process (RFI, RFQ, RFP, etc.) for key strategic contracts to ensure the most competitive supply advantage for BASF.
- Using your prior experience in Procurement, Sales or related field, you will implement and monitor the category's purchasing strategy (analysis and bundling of regional needs) and the preparation and execution of inquiries.
- Successfully engaging outside the organization, you will establish and maintain professional relationships with current and potential key suppliers. This will include monitoring performance metrics, resolving claims and/or disputes, market intelligence, challenge price differentials and other contributing factors affecting supply availability and pricing of products procured.
- Your strong communication skills will be a valued asset as you conduct market intelligence research by interacting with key suppliers, industry associations, and internal stakeholders to collect industry-relevant information to assess current and future impact to BASF. In addition, you will support purchase order creation and processing as needed.
Su Successful candidates will have the following: -
A minimum of 1-2 years relevant work experience (procurement or sales). -
Strong analytical skills, negotiation experience, and good technical understanding -
Entrepreneurial drive, have a commercial approach with strategic mindset, collaborate for achievement and strong communication skills.
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The total rewards that you receive as a BASF employee go way beyond a paycheck. From competitive health and insurance plans, to robust retirement benefits that include company-matching contributions, to making sure you never stop learning, we believe investing in you is investing in our success. Working for a large, global organization, you'll have a chance to grow professionally and personally, expand your network and build a rewarding and dynamic career.
BASF provides interesting and challenging learning and development opportunities to help you make the most of your talents and your job. Primary Location: US-NJ-Florham Park Function: PROC - Procurement Job Type: Standard Shift: Day Job Organization: G-FPI/IT-Communication and Network Services-63001297 |
