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.
• Coordinate qualifications of new suppliers.
• 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.

Conduct Negotiations

• Conduct commercial negotiations and establish competitive pricing conditions.
• Analyze synthesis routes and contribute to raw material cost assessments.

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

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

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 experience for at least 5 years
• Experience in working with third parties in Chemical industry.
• New raw material development, scale-up and commercialization experience is preferred.