Sourcing Manager, Early Sourcing Involvement

Job description

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 • 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. 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。