Global Seeds Sourcing – Field Crops

Now hiring! Global Seeds Sourcing – Field Crops

We are looking for a Global Seeds 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.

As the Global Sourcing Field Crops, you will play a key role in providing strategic delegated procurement support for the North America Seed Supply organization. This position serves as a consultant for Delegated Procurement topics, which includes ensuring operational readiness for Sourcing and Purchase to Pay within the Seeds & Traits business in North America. Your responsibilities will also involve simplifying business processes to enhance efficiency and providing market intelligence to identify the most effective strategies for mitigating supply risk, gaining a competitive advantage, and achieving the business strategy goals.

Operating within the Global team, you will closely collaborate with Global Procurement to ensure compliance with policies and standards, while actively representing business interests in procurement decisions and the negotiation of supply contracts. This role requires close alignment with various internal stakeholders from Seed Supply, Supply Chain, Legal, EHS, Quality, Regulatory, Stewardship, and Procurement. Additionally, you will engage with Suppliers, Multipliers, and Growers.

As a Global Seeds 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 a B.S. in a technical, supply chain, or business concentration.

Possess additional supply chain or project management certifications (a plus).

Have 8 years of experience working in a global sourcing team environment, preferably in the agricultural industry.

Have 3 years of experience working as a business partner with an ERP, such as SAP.

Have 5 years of experience in a strategic procurement environment, including setting Category Strategy and conducting Market analysis.

Can 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 50%, 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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