Global Strategic Buyer Marketing - Calgary Canada

Now hiring! Global Strategic Buyer Marketing - Calgary Canada

Calgary, Canada

We are looking for a Global Strategic Buyer for Marketing to join our Procurement team within Agricultural Solutions in Canada, supporting procurement activities across our businesses in Canada.

Welcome to BASF

We are BASF in Agriculture and everything we do, we do for the love of farming, and the biggest job on Earth. We are an internationally successful company of the BASF Group. Our solutions are purpose-designed for different crop systems. Connecting seeds and traits, crop protection products, digital tools and sustainability approaches, to help deliver the best possible outcomes for farmers, growers and our other stakeholders along the value chain. With teams in the lab, field, office and in production, we do everything in our power to build a sustainable future for agriculture.

#ForTheLoveOfFarming #TheBiggestJobOnEarth #AgEmployerOfChoice

Here you can gain more insight into our Vision at BASF Agricultural Solutions!

As a Global Strategic Buyer Marketing - Calgary Canada, you create chemistry by...

• Independently driving the implementation of global sourcing strategies for assigned categories across regions and countries.
• Leading sourcing projects from requirements definition through tendering, negotiations and implementation, establishing framework agreements and preferred supplier setups.
• Consolidating demand and working closely with Marketing, Communications and the global procurement team to challenge specifications, advise on business requirements and develop alternative supplier or service solutions, capturing scale benefits.
• Managing supplier performance and risk actions in coordination with sites and category managers.
• Demonstrate strong stakeholder influencing and structured project management skills, take ownership and drive projects independently, and constructively challenge the status quo.

If you have...

• Hold a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Procurement, or a similar field; an MBA is preferred.
• Have a minimum of 8 years of experience in sourcing, marketing, communications or sales.
• Demonstrate strong RFx/negotiation and contracting ability (framework agreements, indexation, risk clauses).
• Have market intelligence and cost driver understanding, with a TCO/should-cost mindset.
• Demonstrate high stakeholder influence across geographies and structured project/program management skills and are ready to challenge the status quo.
• Have worked with external partners in supplier management or customer management..
• Are data-driven and confident with tools and analytics. 

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

Adding value to our customers begins with adding value to you. you@BASF is the suite of benefits, perks, programs and unique opportunities we offer to support you – the whole you – in all stages of your life and career. With you@BASF, you create your own chemistry.

The total rewards that you receive as a BASF employee go way beyond a paycheck. From competitive health and insurance plans to robust retirement benefits that include company-matching contributions, to making sure you never stop learning, we believe investing in you is investing in our success. Working for a large, global organization, you’ll have a chance to grow professionally and personally, expand your network and build a rewarding and dynamic career.  We also provide engaging learning and development opportunities to help you make the most of your talents and your role.

About us

BASF Agricultural Solutions is a trusted partner to the agricultural industry, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions that help farmers succeed across a wide range of cropping systems. Across North America, our teams work together to address some of agriculture's most important challenges while creating value for customers, communities, and the environment. At BASF, you'll find opportunities to grow your career, collaborate with talented colleagues, and make a meaningful impact through work that matters.

Find out more about our Agricultural Solutions team here.

Diversity is our greatest strength!

Join us in shaping the future as part of a global team that embraces inclusion and equal opportunity – regardless of gender, age, background, sexual orientation, disability, or personal beliefs. Our people are at the heart of everything, dedicated to delivering value for our customers every day.

By focusing on enabling our people today and in the future, we will ensure we have the talent and skills needed to succeed.

United by the love of farming, we innovate, collaborate, and strive for the best solutions together, creating connections and driving success as one team. This is how we make an impact. For the love of farming, the biggest job on Earth.

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 Careers.NorthAmerica@basf.com to report fraud.

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

BASF is dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where our employees can be their authentic selves. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, place of origin, ethnic origin, colour, religion/creed, sex/pregnancy, marital status, family status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

We seek to make our recruitment process accessible for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodations or support throughout the recruitment process, please contact Careers.NorthAmerica@basf.com with the subject line “Recruitment Accommodation Request”.