WELCOME TO BASF

In the Performance Chemicals Division, it is all about customized products. The division's portfolio includes plastics additives, fuel and lubricant solutions as well as oilfield chemicals, mining solutions and chemical as well as refinery catalysts. The customers who benefit from our innovative solutions are from various industries, including the chemicals, plastics, consumer goods, energy and resources as well as the automotive and transportation industries.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

In our Global Product Management unit, we actively shape the strategic direction of our global product portfolio in the Performance Chemicals business. Together with international partners along the entire value chain, we drive innovation, profitability, and sustainable growth.

• In your new position, you are responsible for developing and

implementing global and local sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives, cost targets, and risk management priorities, ensuring cost leadership through benchmarking and cost-reduction initiatives.

• You maintain and improve the existing toller and co-producer

network, managing supplier relationships through KPIs, scorecards, corrective action plans, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• In addition, you identify, evaluate, and qualify suppliers on a

global and local scale, conduct supplier audits and performance assessments, and lead contract manufacturing projects.

• You negotiate commercial terms such as pricing, service levels,

lead times, and contracts, establish long-term supplier agreements as well as preferred supplier lists, and monitor market trends, commodity prices, and supply risks, including appropriate mitigation measures.

• Last but not least, you ensure compliance with regulatory, ethical,

and sustainability requirements, support demand planning and inventory optimization in close collaboration with planning and production teams, and ensure accurate and complete documentation for audits and reporting.

WHAT YOU OFFER

• completed master’s degree in Chemistry, Business Administration,

Supply Chain Management, or a related field

• at least five years of professional experience in sourcing, ideally

in marketing, product management, supply chain, sales, R&D, or production

• in-depth knowledge of strategic sourcing methods, negotiation

techniques, supplier management, and basic contract law, combined with a strong analytical and project-oriented working style

• strong communication skills with proficiency in English
• demonstrated leadership skills, team player with intercultural

competence and willingness to travel regularly

WHAT WE OFFER

* Attractive benefits: exclusive discounts with external providers as well as discounted meals in our company restaurant.

* Health & prevention: You will have access to BASF SE's modern Medical Center (including specialists and therapies) and to the company medical service directly on the BASF site in Lampertheim - including advice and vaccinations for private trips abroad. We also offer attractive conditions for private health, long-term care and disability insurance.

* Family friendliness & flexibility: We support you with company childcare and a children's holiday program. In addition, we offer flexible working time models - e.g. part-time employment - and, if the job allows, mobile working within Germany (including home office) to give you the best possible work-life balance.

* Mobility & leisure: Take advantage of our job bike offer, the subsidy for the job ticket, a wide range of company sports opportunities and the free use of our company barbecue hut in Lampertheim for private celebrations.

HOW TO REACH US

* Michael Wiesenack-Flick (Talent Acquisition), michael.wiesenack-flick@basf.com, Tel: +49 30 2005-58564 will be happy to answer your questions for this position.

* You can also reach our recruiting team.

* First information about our application process can be found.