Senior Manager, Global Category Buyer Management - Fatty Alcohols

BASF


Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Petaling Jaya
Contract type: Full time


Responsibilities

Manage the global and regional sourcing and procurement of fatty alcohols and fatty acids, ensuring cost effective and reliable supply chains for the categories both proactively and on demand.

  • Contribute to progress of the categories on the palm sustainability progress and drive implementation of sustainability targets. Ensure periodic retrieval of Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) data from suppliers as per the agreed KPI
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring compliance with BASF’s Supplier Code of Conduct and Palm Sourcing Policy
  • Proactively prioritize and manage high-risk suppliers in BASF's network, ensuring accuracy of data in the internal platform and regular monitoring to mitigate risks.
  • Conduct market analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and risks in the fatty alcohols and fatty acids market
  • Responsibility for preparation, execution and analysis of biddings and negotiations (RfX) for the respective category within the defined guidelines of the Global Category Manager (GCM) including responsibility for implementation and monitoring of contracts, also in the system.
  • Work closely with various departments, including procurement, logistics, and quality control, to ensure seamless operations and responsible for internal Business Partner Relationship Management
  • Proactive identification of potential for further development and value generating potential
  • Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies and regulatory requirements
  • Support the business in the implementation of investment projects.
  • Strive for permanent improvement and value generation within the respective category and take ownership to improve efficiency.
  • Optimize BASF’s Total Cost of Ownership by considering supplier diversity and leveraging economies of scale through bundling global volumes and portfolios.



Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 5 years of sourcing experience in Oleochemicals or related industries
  • Strong negotiation skills, market analysis capabilities, and supplier relationship management
  • Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Business, or a related field
  • Proficiency in English and Mandarin



Preferred Attributes:

  • Motivation: Demonstrated motivation to work in a multinational company and develop personal skills
  • Cultural Awareness: Experience working with diverse cultural stakeholders, both internal and external
  • Adaptability: Ability to adapt sourcing strategies to dynamic market conditions

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