LOCATION
Hyderabad, IND
COMPANY
BASF Digital Solutions Private Limited
JOB FIELD
Digitalization
JOB TYPE
Permanent
JOB ID
142183
VERSATILE WORK OPTIONS
Hybrid
Responsibilities :
End-to-End Procurement Responsibility
- Lead and execute IT sourcing activities for medium to large volumes (€250k – €3M p.a. or as agreed)
- Manage the full procurement lifecycle from demand intake to contract signature and PO creation
- Apply sourcing strategies via RFP processes as well as bilateral negotiations
Business Partnering
- Act as the primary contact for internal requesters up to group leader level
- Translate business needs into procurement requirements and solutions
- Challenge and guide stakeholders to ensure best value for BASF
Stakeholder & Process Management
- Steer all relevant stakeholders through the procurement process:
- Internal Business Partners (iBP)
- Legal & Compliance
- Suppliers
- Management stakeholders
- Ensure transparency, alignment,
and adherence to procurement standards
Supplier & Negotiation Management
- Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers
- Support Supplier Relationship Management activities
- Contribute to performance improvement and supplier optimization
Experience & Qualifications :
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or comparable qualification
- Minimum 3 years of experience in Procurement, IT, or related fields
- Completed procurement training and development program
Skills & Competencies :
- Strong negotiation and commercial mindset
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Structured, analytical, and solution-oriented way of working
- Ability to work independently with a high level of ownership
- Solid understanding of IT markets (software, hardware, services)
- Ability to work in distributed global teams
📌 Category Buyer, Digital Procurement - (m/f/d) (India)
🏢 Basf
📍 India