Who we are:

We are BASF, the largest chemical company in the world, with over 150 years of experience. In Montevideo, we are a Hub made up of more than 1,000 employees who provide services for all BASF companies in the Americas. We offer professional solutions in finance, purchasing, reporting, logistics, technology, human resources, projects, communication, legal matters, environment, safety, health, and quality

Area:

Purchase to Pay Services Americas (P2P) is part of the Supplier and Reporting (GBR) cluster and includes Procurement and Accounts Payable E2E Services for the entire Americas region. In P2P, we are responsible for acquiring goods and services, up to the payment stage. Our area is responsible for processing plant demands and paying invoices on time to avoid delays in the production process. Everything necessary for a chemical plant to operate is acquired by P2P: chemicals, reagents, gloves, food, etc.

Main Objective of the Position:

The main objective is to ensure efficient and timely supply of technical goods and services, while providing support to internal business partners in the purchase order process and driving continuous improvement and digitalization efforts.

Main Tasks:

Ensure technical goods and services supply under scope, according to the P2P global guidelines, for the NA region.

Support internal business partners with purchase order creation, monitoring and confirmation process, ensuring they are routed to the correct channels.

Works with a Virtual Team in collaboration with finance, ensuring the E2E process is efficient and smooth, focusing on main indicators to ensure deliveries and payments on time. 

Be first level contact and the reference for the site, to handle P2P issues (troubleshooting).

Excellent planning and prioritization skills with a strong sense of urgency.

Create synergies and develop solutions based on stakeholder’s interaction.

Ensure know-how transfer when needed and steering of trainings for newcomers.

Contribute with own ideas to continuous improvement and digitalization.

Ensure know-how transfer when needed and steering of trainings for newcomers

Minimum Education and Qualification Requirements for the Position:

Education | Graduate or advanced student in International Business, Administration, Accounting, or related fields.

Work Experience | 1 to 3 years of experience in service delivery within an operational role.

Languages | Advanced proficiency in English, both oral and written.

Technical Skills | Knowledge of SAP is highly valued.

Soft Skills | Strong customer focus, effective communication skills, a drive for innovation, teamwork, ability to work independently, a strong sense of responsibility and ownership, adaptability, and excellent planning and prioritization skills combined with a strong sense of urgency.

What We Offer:
Living BASF means being part of a culture that focuses on people and their professional and personal growth. Our diversity, collaboration, and leadership style make the difference.

By joining our team, we offer you:

A hybrid and flexible work model

A professional development program tailored to your interests and needs

Private health insurance for you and your family from day one, as well as life insurance

Additional flexible leave days on top of your statutory leave

The possibility to work remotely from abroad for up to 6 weeks per year

Birthday day off

Moving day off

Annual bonus

Wellness benefits, such as in-company nutrition services and massages.

BASF considers Law N° 19.691 and Decree N° 73/019 in all its hiring processes. Every qualified candidate who meets the requirements established in the job description will be considered in this hiring process with no distinction.

Moreover, BASF is an equal-opportunity employer. We enthusiastically accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, age, civil and social status, national origin, disability, sex, gender identity or expressions, or any other candidate or employee´s characteristic or group that is not related to their aptitude and suitability for the position. Our management is committed to following this policy concerning hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruiting, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.