Job Description

Objectives of the Position

• Develop sources for not yet commercially available raw materials

• Develop a broad supplier base

• Negotiate terms for raw material supply

• Key interface between Research, Process Development, Global Procurement and Chinese supplier market

Main Tasks

Development of New Raw Materials & Manufacturing Sources

• Identify suitable manufacturing partners for new raw materials that are not yet commercially available.
• Drive the development of new raw materials together with selected suppliers.
• Support the scale-up of laboratory syntheses into pilot-scale and commercial production.
• Evaluate suppliers regarding technical capabilities, manufacturing know-how and scale-up expertise.
• Identify and/or develop alternative manufacturing routes and supply concepts.
• Build and maintain networks with innovative manufacturers supporting BASF's future innovation pipeline.
• Ensure long-term supply security through the development of competitive and scalable supply chains.

Market Intelligence & Supplier Scouting (e.g. value chain, technologies, capacities)

• Monitor developments within the Chinese chemical industry, including new suppliers, technologies and production capacities.
• Identify emerging manufacturing capabilities and sourcing opportunities.
• Assess supplier competitiveness, investment activities and strategic fit.
• Analyze project relevant market trends, cost drivers and future sourcing opportunities.

Conduct Contract Negotiations

• Initiate, coordinate and conclude Confidential Disclosure Agreements (CDAs) with suppliers and development partners.
• Conduct contract negotiations for supply agreements, development agreements and commercial terms when appropriate.

Contribute to Sourcing Strategies balancing cost, availability, timelines, quality, and sustainability

• Work on development of procurement strategies balancing cost, availability, timelines, quality, and sustainability

Price Inquiries & Cost Intelligence

• Obtain quotations and commercial information for new raw materials or intermediates from Chinese suppliers.
• Conduct supplier inquiries and ensure timely responses.
• Analyze synthesis routes and contribute to raw material cost assessments.
• Conduct commercial negotiations and establish competitive pricing conditions.

Sample Management & Supply Coordination

• Coordinate sample requests and shipments, export procedures and logistics activities.
• Ensure timely material availability for laboratory, pilot plant and/or production.
• Monitor sample status and proactively resolve delivery issues.
• Serve as the central interface between suppliers and project teams for all sample-related activities.

Monitoring, Documentation & Transparency

• Document quotations, sourcing decisions and supplier communications in BASF systems.
• Maintain sourcing, pricing and supplier information databases.
• Ensure data quality, transparency and traceability across all development projects.
• Collect and save supplier presentations and relevant information on suppliers like technologies, special raw materials, value chains.
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of digital sourcing and project management tools.
• Implement screening for new sources via AI tools; check regularly on new AI tools to improve sourcing efficiency

Sustainability & Responsible Sourcing

• Ensure compliance with BASF procurement standards and sustainability requirements.
• Support supplier participation in EcoVadis, TfS and other sourcing initiatives.
• Contribute to Quality, EHS and sustainability audits or follow-up actions where required.
• Promote sustainable and responsible supply chains across the supplier network

Qualifications

• Education: Master (or higher) in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline
• Chemical industry sourcing/procurement and technical manufacturing exposure for at least 5 years
• Chinese supplier network experience, including scouting, qualification, negotiation and sample coordination
• New raw material development, scale-up and commercialization experience is preferred.

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