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BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions · 16 hours ago

Sourcing Manager, Precious Metals Refining - Iselin, NJ or Remote

BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions is a global leader in catalysis and precious metals, serving various industries with a commitment to sustainability. The Sourcing Manager for Precious Metals Refining and Chemicals will be responsible for sourcing precious-metal-based products and services, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with procurement guidelines.

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Responsibilities

Sources external precious-metals-based products and services based on business demands
Manages toller selection, negotiation, contract management and reconciliation in compliance with BASF global procurement guidelines and principles
Works with other (non-ECMS) BASF sites to understand product and service needs, develop demand forecasts, and execute on sourcing needs
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
Works with external suppliers to identify and resolve technical issues as necessary to optimize business outcomes
Supports make-vs-buy decisions
Representative of BASF to our third-party supplier base
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

Qualification

Precious metals market knowledgeCommercial experienceChemical industry experienceContract managementRelationship managementOrganizational alignmentInterpersonal skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering, or related discipline
A minimum of 7+ years of progressive commercial experience in a global environment
Understanding of the precious metals markets is required
Demonstrated strength in establishing and maintaining business relationships
Ability to utilize excellent interpersonal skills and successfully interact with, and influence, the organization, industry experts, and senior management
Proven track record of working in a start-up like mode, fostering new ideas into tangible new business opportunities
Ability to build organizational alignment
Must be willing and able to travel 10% of the time

Preferred

Experience in the chemical industry preferred

Benefits

Flexible Work Arrangements whenever possible
Retirement Benefits with company contributions
Competitive Medical and Dental Plan Options
Disability and Life Insurance Programs
Wellness Programs
Maternity/Paternity Leave, Infertility & Adoption reimbursement
Mentoring & Development Programs
Employee Discounts
Pet insurance

Company

BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions

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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.

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
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