Global Head of Fabricated Equipment and EMEA Regional Procurement

About us:

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.

The Procurement function plays a critical role in enabling business success through strategic sourcing, supplier collaboration and operational excellence. As part of our global team, you will drive value creation across indirect categories in EMEA while leading the global strategy for Fabricated Equipment. You will contribute to cross-functional leadership as a member of the EMEA CC-EE Leadership Team and interface closely with the Global Technology function to ensure supplier alignment and innovation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

As a senior leader in our Procurement organization, you will:

· Own the global category strategy for Fabricated Equipment, driving supplier innovation, cost competitiveness, and risk mitigation

· Interface with the Global Technology function to ensure supplier performance, sustainability, and innovation are embedded in sourcing strategies

· Lead the indirect procurement activities for EMEA, ensuring alignment with global objectives and regional business needs

· Represent Procurement in the EMEA CC-EE Leadership Team, contributing to strategic decision-making and cross-functional alignment

· Guide and develop a team of ~11 direct reports across multiple countries, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence

· Monitor supplier performance, market trends, and sustainability metrics to ensure continuity and competitiveness

· Develop and execute sourcing strategies, lead global negotiations, and manage supplier relationships for Fabricated Equipment

· Identify and mitigate supply risks, including single and sole sourcing scenarios, and implement robust contingency plans

REQUIREMENTS:

· A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field; a master’s degree is a plus

· Minimum 10 years of professional experience in Procurement or related functions such as Supply Chain, Engineering, or Operations

· Proven track record in category management, strategy development, and supplier negotiations, ideally in a global industrial environment

· Experience leading cross-functional and geographically diverse teams

· Strong stakeholder management and ability to influence across regions and functions

· Fluent in English and German or Polish; additional European languages are a plus

· High level of ownership, analytical thinking, and business acumen

What we offer:

• We stand out with non-standard benefits: EAP Employee Assistance Program, VIP medical care, Lunch Pass card.

• You will also find: free insurance packages, co-financing of the MultiSport card, development programs and a number of free on-line courses.

• You can count on: gaining experience in a leading chemical company in the world, Work Life Balance, the possibility of using remote work.

• At work, our values are important to us: live integrity, encourage curiosity, appreciate people, deliver results.