Job Description

We are a leading chemical company, with the best teams developing intelligent solutions for our customers, and for a sustainable future.

We connect and develop people with diverse talents all over the world. For you, this means a variety of ways to progress.

Not only your performance but also your personality matter to us, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, orientation, and background. At BASF, careers develop from opportunities.

Objectives of the Position:

• Performed Energy and Utility market (Power, Renewable Energy, Storage, Green Hydrogen, Biogas/methane, Natural Gas, Steam etc.) surveillance in SEA and India region, including policy development, tariff systems, incentive schemes, market trading, major equipment manufacturers, developers, utilities, investment fund and project pipelines
• Produced long-term price forecasts and market research report in the region by using proper tools
• Assisted the procurement team on several projects covering topics across corporate power purchase agreements and levelized cost of energy analysis.
• Support the implementation of category strategies for Energy and utility products, including electricity, Natural gas, steam, water, wastewater - and its derivatives products for SEA and India region, monitoring & compliance.
• Routinely engage and keep smooth communication with iBP and increase iBP awareness on above topics

Cross-functional coordination

Responsibilities:

• Support the Regional Category Managers of Energy and utility products to develop & monitor the implementation of the category strategy and support its implementation.
• Strategy implementation & follow-up: tackle action items, deliver progress report to Regional Category Manager
• Familiarity of the following aspects is highly desirable, especially for the Electricity (Renewable Energy, Conventional power and Coal, Storage), Natural Gas (biomethane), steam, Water, Wastewater in SEA and India region.
• Technical: Familiarity with the technical / operational set-up for Energy and utility products - including its downstream value chain.
• Commercial: Ability to develop relevant cost-based and/or market-based pricing mechanisms, depending on the products, including quantification of both fixed and variable costs and other contractual arrangements such as to achieve the best Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
• Contractual: Support RCM and local RCB to develop & negotiate relevant contractual clauses to achieve results that protects the interests of BASF.
• Market development: Awareness of current regulatory framework, and also understanding of the current development (e.g. Market Reform planned by the government) and how to best position BASF for the future, which may also include providing support for advocacy and discussion with the relevant stakeholders.
• Participate or lead highly complex negotiations, alone or as part of a team, to ensure the most competitive supply for BASF in the energy products. Provide support and participate for \xe2\x80\x9cmake vs. buy\xe2\x80\x9d (esp. for downstream energy products) and/or \xe2\x80\x9csupply chain options.
• Analyze complex contracts and supply setups to propose cost effective and sustainable supply arrangements.

Work closely with BASF production sites, business units and global procurement network to develop and implement sourcing strategies for energy products. Provide input of iBPs\' needs and market knowledge (e.g. supply market structure and dynamics, strategies of suppliers, pricing structures, opportunities and threats) to Regional Category Manager and Regional category buyer.

Requirements:

• University degree with a focus in Energy, Chemistry, Engineering, Business or Supply Chain
• 4+ years working experience in Business Management or Procurement related to the chemical industry, energy industry.
• Experience in negotiating complex, long-term contracts (10+ years).
• Strong interpersonal communication skills to manage relationships with internal partners and suppliers on all levels -experience of dealing with State-Owned Enterprises and/or suppliers who have dominant market position will preferred
• Previous procurement-specific experience of (renewable) energy products is an advantage, but not a precondition. Candidates with familiarity on the relevant aspects but has been working on different roles (business development, marketing, supply chain, etc) would be considered accordingly.
• Ability to lead and influence others; demonstrated problem-solving skills with business value creation know-how & high degree of entrepreneurial drive.
• Project Management Skills

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At BASF you get more than just compensation. Our total offer includes a wide range of elements you need to be your best in every stage of your life. That\'s what we call you@BASF. Click here to learn more.

Working at BASF: We connect to create chemistry

We are proud of strong history of innovation, which has helped make us who we are today \xe2\x80\x93 the world\'s leading chemical company. Every day, our global team of over 117,000 individuals work together to turn visions for sustainable solutions into reality by connecting with one another and sharing our knowledge.

The right people are crucial for our sustainable success. We aim to form the best team by bringing together people with unique backgrounds, experiences and points of view. Our differences make us stronger and more vibrant. And an open, creative and supportive work environment inspires us to achieve exceptional results.

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Singapore, 01, SG

BASF South East Asia Pte. Ltd.

Procurement

Permanent

86259

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