Manager, Sourcing & Technology

Job Description

Manager, Sourcing & Technology Apply now WELCOME TO BASF We are BASF in Agriculture and everything we do, we do for the love of farming, and the biggest job on Earth. We are an internationally successful company of the BASF Group. Our solutions are purpose-designed for different crop systems. Connecting seeds and traits, crop protection products, digital tools and sustainability approaches, to help deliver the best possible outcomes for farmers, growers and our other stakeholders along the value chain.

With teams in the lab, field, office and in production, we do everything in our power to build a sustainable future for agriculture. #ForTheLoveOfFarming#TheBiggestJobOnEarth#AgEmployerOfChoice O bjectives of the Position 1. Extract maximum value for APT operations from the emerging manufacturing base in Asia 2. Identify and evaluate suitable co-operation partners (suppliers, tollers, service providers) to ensure that BASF AP develops a reliable supplier/toller base in Asia, that is capable to deliver products in time, in spec, at best costs and in compliance with BASF global RC, EHS, and QA/QC guidelines. 3. Implement and lead sourcing and tolling projects. 4. Lead commercial negotiations of toll manufacturing and supply agreements 5. Manage and supervise running sourcing/tolling operations to guarantee sustainable supply in terms of quality, costs, and EHS compliance. 6. Set up targets on the COGs saving on the sourcing/tolling projects. 7. Develop and propose supply strategies for products available in Asia with the objective to optimize manufacturing costs of APT while balancing risk and opportunities.

M ain Tasks 1. Market intelligence, identification of tolling / sourcing partners 1). Identify and evaluate suitable co-operation partners (suppliers, tollers, strategic partners) and provide detailed information regarding product portfolio, capacities, specifications, registrations, quotations, financial stability, company vision and strategy, management, EHS and QA standards, etc (company profiles). 2). Provide information about the generic landscape. 2. Project implementation 1).

Assess technical implementation plan, production and safety concept of tollers 2). Lead technical/commercial discussions with supplier / toller 3). Drive implementation plan to meet delivery schedule, specification, COGs targets, EHS/Q requirements. 4). Close communication and coordination with global units (APT/T, APT/O, APD, APT/C etc) 5). Co-operate within APT/C team in bigger projects. Focus on commercial investigation and negotiation. 3. Routine operations 1).

Execute category strategies locally and manage local categories up to a predefined threshold 2). Coordinate and manage routine operations at suppliers / tollers to guarantee sustainable supply in terms of timely delivery, quality, costs, and EHS compliance. 3). Negotiate and set targets with Suppliers/tollers for COGs saving. 4). Reconciliations of production campaigns. 5). Troubleshooting 4. EHS/Responsible Care Guide and train suppliers and tollers with respect to EHS and responsible care to ensure they meet BASF requirements in these area. 5. Contract, commercial terms Negotiate supply and toll manufacturing agreements with partners.

Renegotiate supply commitments to improve NCC 6. Act as focal point for all technical related and commercial aspects for suppliers and BASF units: global AP units [especially technology (APT/T), sourcing and supply chain community (APT/O), Agro BV, marketing, global and regional QA and RC / EHS team (GU/BR), legal department, etc M inimum Education and Qualification Required for the Position 1. Education: Bachelor degree or plus in Chemistry or chemical engineering 2. Experience: 1).

Minimum 5 years experience in the following areas; 2). Production, project management, process development/technology and sourcing; 3). 3rd party relationship management; 4). Contract management and commercial negotiation 3. Technical & Professional Knowledge: Good English skills 请时刻警惕任何可能的招聘欺诈行为！请注意，巴斯夫绝不会在任何情况下向候选人以任何形式收取任何费用。 Apply now Our people are at the heart of everything, dedicated to delivering value for our customers every day. By focusing on enabling our people today and in the future, we will ensure we have the talent and skills needed to succeed.

United by the love of farming, we innovate, collaborate, and strive for the best solutions together, creating connections and driving success as one team. This is how we make an impact. For the love of farming, the biggest job on Earth. Shanghai, CHN BASF Agricultural Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. Procurement Permanent 146101 Management China On-site