Specialist Global Sourcing Field Crops

Now hiring! Specialist Global Sourcing Field Crops

We are looking for a Specialist Global Sourcing Field Crops to join our Agricultural Solutions team in Research Triangle Park, NC.

This role offers a hybrid working arrangement (3 days in the office, 2 days working remotely from home). Domestic relocation assistance available, if applicable.

Come create chemistry with us!

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.

Under the direction of the NA Field Crop sourcing Lead, this role will function as a consultant for the Delegated Procurement topics including ensuring operational readiness for Sourcing and Purchase to Pay for the Seeds & Traits business in North America, simplifying business processes to improve efficiency, and providing market intelligence to identify how best to mitigate supply risk, gain competitive advantage, and achieve business strategy goals.

This role will be within Global Seed Sourcing and closely coordinates locally and globally to ensure compliance on policies and standards, while maintaining business interests in procurement decisions and negotiation of supply contracts.

In addition to being in close alignment with several internal stakeholders from Seed Supply, Supply Chain, Legal, EHS, Quality, Regulatory, Stewardship, and Procurement, will engage with Suppliers, Multipliers, and Growers.

As a Specialist Global Sourcing Field Crops, you create chemistry by...

Building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective communication and delivery of input and output from the Operations organization.

Engaging key stakeholders to implement process improvements, reduce non-value activities, and support sourcing needs.

Providing strategic procurement expertise to Seeds business stakeholders in Category Strategy to ensure contracts comply with BASF policies.

Supporting the delivery of financial savings commitments by proposing new project ideas and assisting with project initiatives.

Aligning business stakeholders with all other category areas of Procurement function by quickly finding the most appropriate person.

Providing expertise to resolve high-level invoice issues to prevent severe business impact.

If you...

Have one of the following : Bachelor’s degree with 10 years of experience, Master’s degree with 8 years of experience, or PhD with 6 years of experience, required.

Have education in agronomy, supply chain, or business concentration, or other related field of study.

Years of experience should be working in a global environment, preferably in the agricultural seed industry.

Bring experience working as a business partner with an ERP, such as SAP.

Bring experience in a Strategic Procurement environment involving Multipliers and Growers, Packaging Materials and capital projects.

Experience in setting Category Strategy and Market analysis for Seeds and Traits (Multipliers and Growers, Packaging, capital projects).

Have lead negotiations of complex contracts for supply or manufacturing arrangements.

Possess additional supply chain or project management certifications, preferred.

Can lead and influence others and demonstrate problem-solving skills with a focus on creating business value.

Can effectively communicate and build relationships with individuals at multiple levels.

Ability to travel up to 15%, mostly regionally (domestic and international).

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.

Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF

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