Regional Category Buyer

Now hiring! Regional Category BuyerProcurement in Marketing Research, Subscriptions, Consulting, Trade Shows and Support overflow of MarComHybrid 3 days on site, 2 days remotelyWe are looking for a Regional Category Buyer to join our GP team in RTP.Come create chemistry with us!The Regional Category Buyer (RCB) will be based in RTP, supporting all divisions within North America with a high concentration of the work focused on the Agricultural Solutions business. The RCB will be responsible to update and develop category strategies, providing regional input related to supply and demand market dynamics. 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 new and existing projects relating to Marketing research, subscriptions, consulting, trade shows and overflow of MarCom related projects. RCB will monitor SAP queue to release purchase orders, run reports in SAP and work with Master Data, performing analysis and data management to help develop strategies on upcoming negotiations.As a Regional Category Buyer, you create chemistry by...• Supporting the development of Category specific supply strategies for North America focusing on the Agricultural Solutions business. Working closely with the business unit and the Procurement network to develop and implement sourcing strategies for products related to this category. Maintaining a list of contracts, supplier contacts, services, price information to provide support for all divisions and contracts within the different databases.• Developing expertise as a subject matter expert, leading and managing sourcing process (RFI, RFQ, RFP, etc.) for key strategic contracts and highly complex negotiations to ensure the most competitive supply advantage for BASF by working with the business and legal and related departments. Identifying and leverage cross-category optimization efforts on behalf of internal stakeholders, in collaboration with other Category Buyers.• Pro-Actively utilizing the tools provided to develop align with internal stakeholders on upcoming renewals and develop negotiation strategy. As well as monitoring performance metrics, resolving claims and/or disputes, market intelligence, and other contributing factors affecting supply availability and pricing of products procured.• Identifying and leveraging opportunities to streamline internal processes with a focus on enabling speed to market, especially for the Agricultural Solutions business. Driving topics such as Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), the achievement of agreed targets/KPI’s as well as the proactive identification of savings.• Collaborating with all areas of BASF (Operations, Legal, Risk Management, IT/IS, Accounting, EHS, Tax, etc.) and all levels of BASF (Hourly to Sr VPs), global and regional to assist with Contract negotiations.If you...• Hold a Bachelor's degree and Professional background in Procurement, Supply Chain, engineering/Operations, Sales and/or Marketing.• Have at least 5 years of experience in Procurement, or related positions.• Demonstrate exceptional organizational skills to provide relationship management for key suppliers.• Exhibit excellent interpersonal and communication skills to engage across the business.• Possess computer skills, MS Office, SAP knowledge and procurement tools.• Showcase contract skills to interact with our Legal department.Create your own chemistry with you@BASFAt 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 UsAs 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. #belongatBASFPrivacy statementBASF 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 opportunitiesWe 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.