Senior Purchaser

BASF; Singapore; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic Purchaser/Senior Purchaser to lead procurement efforts. In this role, you will manage the full purchasing functions, ensuring efficient procurement of materials and services while collaborating with various stakeholders. You will leverage your expertise in SAP and procurement processes to drive continuous improvement initiatives and enhance operational efficiencies. If you are passionate about making a significant impact in the chemicals industry and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in direct procurement, preferably in chemicals or manufacturing.
• Understanding of planning, order fulfillment, import/export logistics, and warehousing.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end Source to Contract process for materials and services.
• Engage with stakeholders to optimize purchases and manage supplier relations.

Skills

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP Materials Management Purchasing module

Excel

MS Office

Power BI

Job description

We are the world's leading chemical company because we offer intelligent solutions for our customers and for a sustainable future. We connect and develop people with diverse talents all over the world. For you, this means a variety of ways to advance. Not only your performance but also your personality matter to us, without regard to gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, disability or belief. At BASF, careers develop from opportunities.

Objective of the position:

The Purchaser/Senior Purchaser will be responsible for performing full purchasing functions and responsibilities, ensuring the efficient and effective procurement of direct and indirect materials and services. The role involves managing the end-to-end Source to Contract process in compliance with corporate procurement guidelines.

Responsibilities:

• Perform full purchasing functions & responsibilities, including:
• Source to Contract: Manage the end-to-end Source to Contract process for direct and indirect materials and services, including sourcing, RFI/P/Q, vendor negotiations, bid comparison, and award recommendation.
• Utilize systems (SAP, etc.) for approvals and order processing.
• Coordinate logistics, including working with freight forwarders and handling import claims.
• Engage with stakeholders across supply chain, production, quality, vendors, and freight forwarders to optimize purchases.
• Collaborate with supply planners on stock requirements and forecasts.
• Manage supplier relations, including vendor qualification, performance review, and compliance with company standards.
• Support safety and quality documentation, raw material evaluations, and supplier audits.
• Track and report on market intelligence, cost savings, and procurement statistics.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and other projects, including digitalization and process enhancements.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or higher.
• 5-7 years of experience in direct procurement, preferably in chemicals or manufacturing.
• Knowledge of planning, order fulfillment, import/export logistics, warehousing.
• Understanding of the chemicals industry is highly desirable.
• Strong problem-solving, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in SAP Materials Management Purchasing module, Excel (Pivot, VLOOKUP), and MS Office; Power BI is a plus.