Global Business Manager - PMC - Iselin, NJ or Seneca, SC

Leveraging its deep expertise as the global leader in catalysis and precious metals, BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS) serves customers in many industries including automotive, aerospace, indoor air quality, semiconductors and hydrogen economy, and provides full loop services with its precious metals trading and recycling offering. With a focus on circular solutions and sustainability, ECMS is committed to helping our customers create a cleaner, more sustainable world.  Protecting our elements of life is our purpose and this inspires us to ever-new solutions. 

ECMS operates globally in 15 countries with approximately 20 production sites and over 4,000 employees.

As the Global Business Manager, PMC you will LEAD by……….

The Global Business Manager PMC is responsible for steering and developing the business segment that is central to the overall strategy of Precious Metal Chemicals (PMC) within ECMS. This includes operational management of the PMC product portfolio globally and managing PMC cost development and continuous improvement initiatives at relevant sites. The focus is the development of the PMC business in the context of market development and the overall strategy.

The incumbent is a key member of the extended leadership team and will be accountable for the P&L of the PMC product portfolio. The role oversees pricing, profitability and portfolio management, acting as the main interface between our front-end commercial activities with customers and partners, and the back-end operations and the functions supporting them. Responsibilities include the implementation of product strategies as well as developing and executing the necessary actions to support our global strategy. Success is measured by P&L bottom line, effective business management of the assigned product lines, and implementation of profitable actions in line with our global strategy. 

Asset Management:

• Steer decision making to maximize efficiency & effectiveness through production assets
• Develop site and asset strategies to support profitable business development
• Define and coordinate introduction of new products and technologies

Margin Management:

• Margin management of the assigned product lines globally
• Ownership of pricing and the overall pricing process
• Implementation of new product strategies per market segment, including retention and growth strategies

• Business financial forecasting
• Lead the development of the short-term plan

Profitable business development:

• Collaborate with Commercial team to deliver profitable growth for targeted products
• Coordinate growth projects across business divisions and functions
• Focus on execution

Product Group Strategy:

• Develops & Implements the Portfolio Strategy and monitors global competitive landscape
• Interacts with Commercial team to identify growth opportunities per market segment
• Promotes digital tools to expand reach into the market

Your elements for Success………

• Master’s degree in business administration, Engineering, or related discipline
• A minimum of 10+ years of progressive commercial experience in a global environment
• Understanding of the precious metals markets is required
• Experience in the chemical industry preferred
• Demonstrated strength in establishing and maintaining relationships at all levels
• Ability to utilize excellent interpersonal skills and successfully interact with, and influence, the organization, industry experts, and senior management
• Proven track record of working in a start-up like mode, fostering new ideas into tangible new business opportunities
• Ability to build organizational alignment
• Must be willing and able to travel up to 30% of the time

You @ BASF ECMS

At BASF ECMS you get more than just compensation, Medical & Dental. Our total offer includes a wide range of elements you need to be your best in every stage of your life. 

• Flexible Work Arrangements whenever possible
• Retirement Benefits with company contributions
• Competitive Medical and Dental Plan Options
• Disability and Life Insurance Programs
• Wellness Programs
• Maternity/Paternity Leave, Infertility & Adoption reimbursement
• Mentoring & Development Programs
• Employee Discounts
• Pet insurance

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