Regional Energy Market Manager for SEA & India(006627)

BASF Personal Care; Shanghai (WV); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

BASF Personal Care is seeking a Regional Energy Market Manager for SEA & India. The role involves performing market surveillance, forecasting prices, and supporting procurement teams. The successful candidate will have strong negotiation skills and a background in energy or chemical industries.

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in Business Management or Procurement related to the chemical/energy industry.
• Experience negotiating complex contracts (10+ years).
• Previous procurement-specific experience in renewable energy products is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Perform power market surveillance in SEA and India, including policy development.
• Engage with internal business partners to increase awareness on energy market topics.
• Support the implementation of category strategies for power products.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Problem-solving

Negotiation

Project Management

Education

University degree in Energy, Chemistry, Engineering, Business or Supply Chain

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• Performed power market (Power, Renewable Energy, Storage,) surveillance in SEA and India region, including policy development, tariff systems, incentive schemes, market trading, major equipment manufacturers, developers, utilities, investment fund and project pipelines
• Produced long-term price forecasts and market research report in the region by using proper tools
• Assisted the procurement team on several projects covering topics across corporate power purchase agreements and levelized cost of energy analysis.
• Support the implementation of category strategies for power products and its derivatives products for SEA and India region, monitoring & compliance.
• Routinely engage and keep smooth communication with internal business partner (iBP) and increase iBP awareness on above topics
• Cross-functional coordination
  
  

= Objectives =

• Performed power market (Power, Renewable Energy, Storage,) surveillance in SEA and India region, including policy development, tariff systems, incentive schemes, market trading, major equipment manufacturers, developers, utilities, investment fund and project pipelines
• Produced long-term price forecasts and market research report in the region by using proper tools
• Assisted the procurement team on several projects covering topics across corporate power purchase agreements and levelized cost of energy analysis.
• Support the implementation of category strategies for power products and its derivatives products for SEA and India region, monitoring & compliance.
• Routinely engage and keep smooth communication with internal business partner (iBP) and increase iBP awareness on above topics
• Cross-functional coordination
  
  

= Main Tasks =

• Support the Regional Category Managers of power products to develop & monitor the implementation of the category strategy and support its implementation.
• Strategy implementation & follow-up: tackle action items, deliver progress report to Regional Category Manager
• Familiarity of the following aspects is highly desirable, especially for the power (Renewable Energy, Conventional power and Coal, Storage) in SEA and India region.
• Technical: Familiarity with the technical / operational set-up for power products – including its downstream value chain.
• Commercial: Ability to develop relevant cost-based and/or market-based pricing mechanisms, depending on the products, including quantification of both fixed and variable costs and other contractual arrangements such as to achieve the best Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
• Contractual: Develop & negotiate relevant contractual clauses to achieve results that protects the interests of BASF.
• Market development: Awareness of current regulatory framework, and also understanding of the current development (e.g. Market Reform planned by the government) and how to best position BASF for the future, which may also include providing support for advocacy and discussion with the relevant stakeholders.
• Participate or lead highly complex negotiations, alone or as part of a team, to ensure the most competitive supply for BASF in the energy products. Provide support and participate for “make vs. buy” (esp. for downstream energy products) and/or “supply chain options.
• Analyze complex contracts and supply setups to propose cost effective and sustainable supply arrangements.
• Work closely with BASF production sites, business units and global procurement network to develop and implement sourcing strategies for energy products. Provide input of iBPs’ needs and market knowledge (e.g. supply market structure and dynamics, strategies of suppliers, pricing structures, opportunities and threats) to Regional Category Manager and Regional category buyer.
  
  

= Job Requirements =

• University degree with a focus in Energy, Chemistry, Engineering, Business or Supply Chain
• 4+ years working experience in Business Management or Procurement related to the chemical industry, energy industry.
• Experience in negotiating complex, long-term contracts (10+ years).
• Strong interpersonal communication skills to manage relationships with internal partners and suppliers on all levels –experience of dealing with State-Owned Enterprises and/or suppliers who have dominant market position would be highly desirable.
• Previous procurement-specific experience of (renewable) energy products is an advantage, but not a precondition. Candidates with familiarity on the relevant aspects but has been working on different roles (business development, marketing, supply chain, etc) would be considered accordingly.
• Ability to lead and influence others; demonstrated problem-solving skills with business value creation know-how & high degree of entrepreneurial drive.
• Project Management Skills
• Excellent in English
  
  

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Personal Care Product Manufacturing

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