Buyer - Indirect Procurement Italy

Job description

Job Field: Procurement
Location: Pontecchio Marconi, IT
Company: BASF Italia S.p.A.
Job Type: Permanent
Job ID: EN58167763_ONLE_1

We are the world's leading chemical company because we offer intelligent solutions for our customers and for a sustainable future. We connect and develop people with diverse talents all over the world. For you, this means a variety of ways to advance. Not only your performance but also your personality matter to us, without regard to gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, disability or belief. At BASF, careers develop from opportunities.

BASF Italia S.p.A. is the main BASF Group company in Italy. Its products are used in many sectors such as construction, agriculture, packaging, Plastics and automotive industries. Solutions and people of BASF Italia contribute to the success of hundreds of customers who need to face and win emerging global challenges: environmental protection, energy efficiency, nutrition and mobility.
What you can expect

As a Buyer for Indirect Procurement, you will report to the Procurement Hub South - West for Italy.

·  For assigned categories, you will provide strategy development: select preferred buying channels, define content of buying guide.
·  You will be responsible for negotiation & contract award: determine optimal negotiation / award alternative, award goods / services package to supplier(s), if RfX result within defined boundaries and targets, otherwise seek approval from Category Manager.
·  You will provide knowledge of the local market analysis to European/Global Categories, as well as cultural and linguistic support, compliance with local regulations.
·  You will be the primary contact for internal Business Partners at assigned sites, and you will act as escalation point for plants and Shared Service Center in expediting issues.
·  You understand their needs, follow their projects and coordinate projects investments in agreement with global and regional buyers.

What we expect

·  You should be educated to degree level, preferably in an engineering or science-based subject.
·  You gained at least 1-2 years' experience in purchasing or in a technical department, within an international environment and a chemical specialty business.
·  You are self-motivated and conscientious, you own first class negotiation, decision-making and communication skills.
·  You speak fluent Italian and English.
·  Some foreign travel is expected.

We offer

Responsibility from day one in a challenging work environment and 'on-the-job' training as part of a committed team.

Competitive compensation including attractive benefits as well as excellent career opportunities in an international company.

Join the best team with more than 110,000 other minds to connect with globally. Explore your BASF career options at on.basf.com/mycareer.