Category Buyer - (Indirect Procurement)

at  BASF AS

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The Sandefjord manufacturing site specializes in making active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) and dietary supplements of highly-concentrated omega-3 fatty acids.
Around 150 people are based at the Sandefjord site and covers also functions such as Quality management, R&D, Process- and Plant development, finance and HR.
We are looking for a Category Buyer who will ensure reliable, economic, and competitive supply for products and services in the Nordic region.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A business-related degree (Commercial, Business, Engineering). Minimum Bachelor degree required
• A professional qualification in purchasing, at least 3 years strategic buying experience (not operational procurement) in technical/indirect procurement, site services. Experience in purchasing in production sites is advantage.
• A strong collaborative approach with the ability to build relationships, influence and gain cooperation at all levels and across regions to achieve your objectives.
• A drive to take ownership for own categories with support from the wider procurement team.
• SAP experience – SAP R/3 Cobalt, SAP S/4 Hana is an advantage.
• Excellent MS Office skills
• You possess the ability to effectively manage your workload, prioritize tasks, and multitask
• You can work with minimum supervision
• Strong commercial / contract negotiation skills.
• Fluency in English and Norwegian
• In this role, you are required to travel within the Nordic countries and if required also to other countries within Europe. A valid driving licence would be preferred.

ABOUT US

At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility.
More than 111,000 employees in the BASF Group contribute to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world.
Our portfolio is organized into six segments: Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, Surface Technologies, Nutrition & Care and Agricultural Solutions.

In this role, you will be the focal point for all procurement topics ensuring that the purchasing needs of technical goods and services for the sites within the Nordic area are met. Your responsibilities will include:

• Prepare, execute, evaluate tenders and negotiate with suppliers
• Negotiate and award contracts, drive and implement contracts locally (S2C).
• Deliver cost savings.
• You will be a critical link between the broader BASF procurement organisation and local sites’ needs and support in developing and maintaining close and productive relationships with key stakeholders.
• You will implement global strategies locally.
• You will develop and implement procurement strategies for local categories.
• Manage supplier relationships (supplier identification, qualification & development, performance reviews, etc..
• You will challenge spending and foster the use of standard tools and processes in the region and act as a key point of contact for our site’s procurement needs.