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.<br><br>ECMS operates globally in 15 countries with approximately 20 production sites and over 4,000 employees.<br><br><strong> As the Sourcing Manager, Precious Metals Refining and Chemicals, you will LEAD by………. <br><br></strong>The Sourcing Manager, Precious Metals Refining and Chemicals is responsible for sourcing external precious-metal-based products and services based on the strategy and business demands of Precious Metal Refining and Chemicals (CC-EM/R).<br><br>Key responsibilities:<br><br><ul><li> Sources external precious-metals-based products and services based on business demands </li><li> Manages toller selection, negotiation, contract management and reconciliation in compliance with BASF global procurement guidelines and principles </li><li> Works with other (non-ECMS) BASF sites to understand product and service needs, develop demand forecasts, and execute on sourcing needs </li><li> Manages operational execution of external sourcing, which includes qualification/packaging/shipping/release of materials for external processing, witnessing, release of purchase orders, precious metal accounts management, metal purchases/transfers, account reconciliation </li><li> Works with external suppliers to identify and resolve technical issues as necessary to optimize business outcomes </li><li> Supports make-vs-buy decisions </li><li> Representative of BASF to our third-party supplier base </li><li> Partners with Business Management to create and maintain a strategic overview of third party suppliers, including relationship management and understanding of capacities and capabilities in line with CC-EM/R strategic development <br><br></li></ul>Success is measured by contribution to the financial performance of CC-EM/R, effective business management of the relevant products and services, and implementation of profitable actions in line with our global strategy.<br><br><strong> Your elements for Success……… <br><br></strong><ul><li> Bachelor’s degree in business administration, engineering, or related discipline </li><li> A minimum of 7+ years of progressive commercial experience in a global environment </li><li> Understanding of the precious metals markets is required </li><li> Experience in the chemical industry preferred </li><li> Demonstrated strength in establishing and maintaining business relationships </li><li> Ability to utilize excellent interpersonal skills and successfully interact with, and influence, the organization, industry experts, and senior management </li><li> Proven track record of working in a start-up like mode, fostering new ideas into tangible new business opportunities </li><li> Ability to build organizational alignment </li><li> Must be willing and able to travel 10% of the time. <br><br></li></ul>You @ BASF ECMS<br><br>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.<br><br><ul><li> Flexible Work Arrangements whenever possible </li><li> Retirement Benefits with company contributions </li><li> Competitive Medical and Dental Plan Options </li><li> Disability and Life Insurance Programs </li><li> Wellness Programs </li><li> Maternity/Paternity Leave, Infertility & Adoption reimbursement </li><li> Mentoring & Development Programs </li><li> Employee Discounts </li><li> Pet insurance <br><br></li></ul>What are you waiting for? Click Apply now to BELONG@BASF!!<br><br>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 HR4U.US@basf-catalystsmetals.com to report fraud. BASF ECMS is committed to pay transparency practices. The competitive Pay Range for this role is $115k-$150k annually. Actual pay will be determined based on education, certifications, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.<br><br><strong> All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.</strong>