Global Sourcing Lead - Research Triangle Park, NC

BASF’s Agricultural Solutions division connects innovation, customers, partners and agricultural experts and integrates sustainability criteria into all business decisions. We help farmers deliver the best possible outcomes, working to achieve the balance between economic, environmental and social value creation for sustainable and efficient agriculture.

The role is responsible for ensuring that P&SS delegated sourcing activities adhere to BASF's Minimum Procurement Requirements including compliance with BASF's Supplier Code of Conduct, German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act, fulfillment of corporate sustainability targets via supplier assessments and audits, identification and mitigation of relevant procurement risks, establishment and management of control activities for fraud prevention, management of supplier quality issues, and driving general operational efficiencies that ensure a sustainable and profitable future for P&SS while guarding our long-term relationships with our suppliers and tollers.The Global Sourcing Lead is accountable for safeguarding Professional & Specialty Solutions (P&SS) delegated purchasing authority, which includes management of the global Delegated Procurement activities for products, services, and locations under the purchasing scope of P&SS; monitoring for compliance of delegated procurement activities and processes against established policies; and coordination of global P&SS portfolio inventories.

As a Global Sourcing Lead - Research Triangle Park, NC, you create chemistry by...

• Acting as the conduit between P&SS Delegated Procurement sourcing and the AP Delegated Procurement Community.
• Developing, implementing, and maintaining relevant compliance and control processes, instruments, and documents (i.e P&SS Delegation Scope, Buying Group arrangements, Release Authority, and Internal Control Design) in coordination with AP Delegated Procurement Office ensuring leadership of these activities with key stakeholders held accountable.
• Coordinating delegated procurement activities with other sourcing units and with relevant Supplier and Contract Owners outside of P&SS.
• In designated cases, directly taking on the role of "Buyer" in support of the global P&SS organization with responsibilities including supplier contract ownership, implementation, monitoring, and non-conformance management.
• For specific cases, leading sourcing activities and negotiations with suppliers in support of P&SS delegated buyers.
• Ensuring all relevant P&SS stakeholders have appropriate system access and authorization (SAP) and related training.
• Supporting global business steering by organizing and steering inventory management topics in partnership with the Supply Chain Planners and relevant regional and global stakeholders responsible for P&SS assets.
• Establishing and maintaining impactful inventory management dashboards/Power BI tools to create transparency of actual and future inventory projections for Global and Regional/Commercial teams and proactively steer decisions in alignment with supply chain and Global Strategic Marketing and Operations colleagues.
• Coordinating supplier compliance reviews and resolving compliance issues in support of delegated buyers.
• Tracking Cost Savings & COGS improvements for P&SS and reporting quarterly to leadership team.

If you...

• Have Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related discipline (equivalent level of directly related experience in lieu of a degree).
• Possess 7-10 years of professional experience in Procurement, Operations, Supply Chain Management or a related field.
• Have experience directly managing sourcing and purchasing activities in a global organization.
• Exhibit proficiency in data analysis, forecasting, and risk management to identify opportunities for optimization and cost reduction.
• Display superior analytical skills and familiarity with enterprise planning software systems (i.e. SAP/ERP).
• Possess strong problem-solving abilities to address procurement risks and implement corrective actions.
• Understand ethical business practices and compliance with relevant laws and regulations related to supply chain management, including sustainability and social responsibility.
• Have strong negotiation skills and experience with contract and vendor negotiations.

Then...

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

At 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 us

As 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.

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