As a European distribution organization of the BASF Group, BTC Europe sells highly-refined specialty and fine chemicals to international customers in numerous industries. We capitalize on our proximity to our customers, agility, many years of expertise and the accumulated know-how of the BASF Verbund.
RESPONSIBILITIES
As Strategic Sourcing Manager at BTC Europe, you will lead all activities to drive and develop BTC's complimentary product strategy.
- New supplier sourcing: To enforce BTC's industry strategies you will identify potential new suppliers to complement BTC's industry product portfolios.
- You will screen and scout the market globally for new product suppliers for complementary products to BASF portfolio.
- Moreover, you will develop businesses cases in alignment with the respective Industry Managers and will prepare mandate pitch presentations for supplier discussions.
- You will promote BTC as a relevant distribution partner in the chemical industry.
- Last but not least, you will initiate dialogues with potential new suppliers and negotiate new sourcing & distribution contracts.
QUALIFICATIONS
- successfully completed Chemical and / or Commercial university degree
- several years of sourcing experience in the chemical distribution market and profound experience in the chemical distribution business
- excellent strategic & conceptional thinking
- strong entrepreneurial mindset as well as pronounced influencing and communication skills
- highly collaborative working style in an intercultural environment
- fluent in English (Chinese and/or German beneficial)
- readiness to travel
BENEFITS
- Flexible work arrangements so that you can balance your working life and private life.
- International assignments where you will build networks and experience different cultures.
- Onboarding to help you settle in quickly, ensuring you are part of the BASF team from day one.
- Development discussions and programs so that you can reach your full potential.
ABOUT US
Do you have any questions about the application process or the position? Please reach out to: Isabel Maisack, isabel.maisack@basf.com, Tel.:+49 30 2005-56683
BTC Europe GmbH is a wholly owned subsidiary of BASF. Learn more about BTC Europe GmbH at on.basf.com/BTCEurope/EN
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