Description

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 actively monitoring raw material costs, deriving cost-saving measures in close collaboration with Controlling, and evaluating strategic sourcing and pre-buying decisions.
• In addition, you drive the introduction of new raw material sources at the sites and act as the key contact for Procurement regarding all site-relevant raw materials.
• Furthermore, you monitor and manage site-related fixed costs, initiate internal and external benchmarks to assess the competitiveness of production assets, and evaluate CAPEX and OPEX projects as the business focal point.
• You manage available capacities, plan them long-term, ensure optimal utilization, and actively participate in operational site and planning meetings.
• Last but not least, you ensure product quality and supply reliability, coordinate safety stock decisions with the supply chain, and are responsible for asset-related MOC processes, specifications, and quality topics.

WHAT YOU OFFER

• completed master's degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Business Administration, or a comparable, business-related field
• at least five years of professional experience in marketing, product management, supply chain, sales, R&D, or production-related environments
• strong analytical, project management, technical, and commercial skills, as well as proven leadership competencies without disciplinary responsibility
• excellent English skills and strong communication abilities
• team player with intercultural competence and willingness to travel occasionally

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 here.
• First information about our application process can be found here.

ABOUT US

BASF Lampertheim GmbH, a subsidiary of BASF SE located in the middle of the Rhine-Neckar-Triangle, produces and distributes specialty chemicals for our parent company as well as chemical companies, automotive suppliers and plastics producers. We manufacture and distribute innovative and specific products, which improve the properties of, for example, plastics, coatings or even sunscreen cosmetics. Learn more about BASF Lampertheim GmbH here.

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A unique total offer: you@BASF

At BASF you get more than just compensation. Our total offer includes a wide range of elements you need to be your best in every stage of your life. That's what we call you@BASF. Click here to learn more.

We aim to form the best team by bringing together people with unique backgrounds, experiences and points of view. Our differences make us stronger and more vibrant. And an open, creative and supportive work environment inspires us to achieve exceptional results.

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