Category Buyer - (Indirect Procurement)

The Sandefjord manufacturing site specializes in making active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) and dietary supplements of highly-concentrated omega-3 fatty acids.

Around 150 people are based at the Sandefjord site and covers functions such as Quality management, R&D, Process- and Plant development, finance and HR.

We are looking for a Category Buyer who will ensure reliable, economic, and competitive supply for products and services in the Nordic region.

RESPONSIBILITIES

In this role, you will be the focal point for all procurement topics ensuring that the purchasing needs of technical goods and services for the sites within the Nordic area are met. Your responsibilities will include:

•   Prepare, execute, evaluate tenders and negotiate with suppliers 

•   Negotiate and award contracts, drive and implement contracts locally (S2C).

•   Deliver cost savings.

•   You will be a critical link between the broader BASF procurement organisation and local sites’ needs and support in developing and maintaining close and productive relationships with key stakeholders. 

•   You will implement global strategies locally.

•   You will develop and implement procurement strategies for local categories. 

•   Manage supplier relationships (supplier identification, qualification & development, performance reviews, etc..

•   You will challenge spending and foster the use of standard tools and processes in the region and act as a key point of contact for our site's procurement needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

•   A business-related degree (Commercial, Business, Engineering). Minimum Bachelor degree required 

•   A professional qualification in purchasing, at least 3 years strategic buying experience (not operational procurement) in technical/indirect procurement, site services. Experience in purchasing in production sites is an advantage.

•   A strong collaborative approach with the ability to build relationships, influence and gain cooperation at all levels and across regions to achieve your objectives.

•   A drive to take ownership for own categories with support from the wider procurement team.

•   SAP experience – SAP R/3 Cobalt, SAP S/4 Hana is an advantage.

•   Excellent MS Office skills

•   You possess the ability to effectively manage your workload, prioritize tasks, and multitask

•   You can work with minimum supervision

•   Strong commercial / contract negotiation skills.

•   Fluency in English and Norwegian 

•   In this role, you are required to travel within the Nordic countries and if required also to other countries within Europe. A valid driving license would be preferred. 

BENEFITS

We offer competitive terms and conditions, bonus scheme, good insurance and pension schemes. At BASF, we aim to create innovative solutions that meet the current and future needs of society. We give you responsibility from day one and we work continuously to develop our work environment and build a performance culture. We are committed to the personal growth of our employees and facilitate new challenges and development opportunities throughout the BASF Group.

We believe that diversity and inclusion make the difference. Only when people with diverse backgrounds come together, contribute their various experiences and attitudes, and look at challenges from different perspectives, will creative innovations and ground-breaking solutions be created. We celebrate diversity and we actively promote an inclusive work environment. We are an equal opportunities employer. All employment decisions shall be made without regard or reference to age, gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status and other protected characteristics. 

HOW TO APPLY

You apply via our online application portal. You don't need to write a cover letter for this position, but please upload your CV and answer the questions in the application form. 

 We will be interviewing on a continuous basis, so we recommend you apply as soon as possible.