**Now hiring! Regional Category Buyer - Bulk Truck** **Florham Park, NJ - Hybrid (3 days on site, 2 remote)** We are looking for a Regional Category Buyer to join our Logistics Procurement team in Florham Park, NJ. **Come create chemistry with us!** We are seeking a professional like you to contribute to the development, implementation, and strategic monitoring of the Liquid & Dry Bulk Transportation categories within the North American Logistics Procurement team. As a Regional Category Buyer, you will be responsible for the preparation and execution of Requests for Quotation (RFQ); contract negotiation, implementation, and monitoring; category management; leadership/contribution of projects; execution of supplier and risk management. You will interact with Business Units, Distribution & Transport Operations, Lead Logistics Providers and Transportation Providers to bring end-to-end transportation solutions that will improve service levels and support growth. **As a Regional Category Buyer - Bulk Truck, you create chemistry by...** + Leveraging your education and related experience in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business, Transportation, and Distribution, you will oversee the procurement of liquid and dry bulk transportation. Your robust analytical ability will aid you as you effectively analyze provider bids, contract nuances, supply chain costs, and service analytics. + Developing and implementing the Regional Procurement Strategy for Bulk Transportation (e.g., strategic goals, strategic options, implementation plans) will be part of your responsibilities. + Preparing and executing RFQs in collaboration with the Regional Category Manager will involve incorporating business unit requirements, defining roles for negotiation, and compiling a list of suppliers and alternatives to negotiate into agreements. + Determining optimal negotiation and award alternatives will be essential, along with awarding goods and services packages to suppliers if the RFQ results fall within defined boundaries and targets. + Managing contracts and determining appropriate actions will be necessary, as well as informing relevant parties (e.g., Shared Service Center, business units) about negotiation results and managing supply issues. + Executing Supplier Management according to plans developed with the Regional Category Manager, managing relationships with key suppliers, evaluating supplier performance, and driving supplier innovation will also be key components of your role. **If you...** + Have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, logistics, supply chain, or related degree or equivalent blend of knowledge and experience. + Possess at least 5 years of experience in Logistics Procurement, Supply Chain operations and Vendor management. + Have strong organizational, analytical and negotiation skills. **Create your own chemistry with you@BASF** At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It’s what we call **you@BASF** . We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees’ overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment. Just some of the many benefits we offer include: + Flexible work arrangements whenever possible + Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options + Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members + Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more) + Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages + Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive + Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities. + Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens + Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more! **About us** As one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years! At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career. Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF **Privacy statement** BASF takes security & data privacy very seriously. We will never request financial information of any kind via email, private text message or direct message on any social medial platform or job board. Furthermore, we will never send a candidate a check for equipment or request any type of payment during the job application process. If you have experienced any of the above, please contact myhr@basf.com to report fraud. **Equal employment opportunities** We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.