- Professional
- Escritório em Madrid
WELCOME TO BASF
The Global Procurement division is responsible for BASF's purchasing activities worldwide. We negotiate contracts that provide BASF with tangible added value. Our focus includes the procurement of IT services, software and hardware. With our extensive market know-how and deep understanding of value chains, we are a valuable partner to the business units.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- As a Buyer, you will be responsible for preparing, conducting, and evaluating tenders and negotiations (RfX) within the respective categories.
- Your tasks will include implementing and monitoring contracts throughout the life cycle.
- You will also be the first point of contact for internal requesters, proactively identifying development and value-generating opportunities, coordinating responsibilities across categories and sites within procurement, and representing procurement locally.
- You will act as an interface to the category team and support supplier development, including overcoming language and cultural barriers.
- Last but not least, you will be responsible for Non-Conformance Management (NCM).
QUALIFICATIONS
- Successfully completed Bachelor's/ Master´s degree in Business Administration or Computer Science
- Initial professional experience with knowledge of procurement processes and guidelines, as well as project experience
- Knowledge of contract design and negotiations, as well as legal foundations in procurement
- Proficient in MS Office applications and confident handling of SAP R/3, SAP Business Warehouse (BW), and Strategic Procurement Suite (SPS) or comparable sourcing tools.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills in English, German is a plus.
WHAT WE OFFER
- A secure work environment because your health, safety and wellbeing is always our top priority.
- Flexible work schedule and Home-office options, so that you can balance your working life and private life.
- Learning and development opportunities
- 23 holiday days per year
- 5 additional days (readjustment)
- 2 cultural days
- A collaborative, trustful and innovative work environment
- Being part of an international team and work in global projects
- Relocation assistance to Madrid provided
At BASF, the chemistry is right
Because we are counting on innovative solutions, on sustainable actions, and on connected thinking. And on you. Become a part of our formula for success and develop the future with us - in a global team that embraces diversity and equal opportunities irrespective of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, disability or belief.
ABOUT US
At BASF Digital Hub Madrid we develop innovative digital solutions for BASF, create new exciting customer experiences and business growth, and drive efficiencies in processes, helping to strengthen BASF´s position as the digital leader in the chemical industry. We believe the right path is through creativity, trial and error and great people working and learning together. Become part of our team and develop the future with us - in a global team that embraces diversity and equal opportunities.
Diversity is our greatest strength!
Become a part of our winning formula for success and develop the future with us -- in a global team that embraces inclusion and equal opportunities irrespective of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, disability or belief.
