Senior Expert Game Theory & Advanced Auctioning in Global Procurement (m/f/d)

Job description

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The Global Procurement division is responsible for BASF's purchasing activities worldwide. We negotiate contracts that provide BASF with tangible added value. Our focus is on the procurement of raw materials, technical goods and services as well as logistics solutions. Our comprehensive market know-how and deep understanding of value-adding chains make us a valuable partner for the operating divisions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

In BASF´s Global Procurement, you will be part of the Center of Excellence - Negotiations and Analytics. You will leverage game theory and mechanism design to optimize procurement´s competitiveness in auctions and negotiations.

·  You take responsibility as project lead for the application of game theory in high-volume awarding projects and use your scientific and analytical knowledge to develop innovative awarding concepts together with the Global Procurement team.
·  You lead cross-functional workshops to secure comparability of suppliers and negotiation scenarios, develop advanced negotiation trainings and teach category teams.
·  You sustainably implement the methodology of game theory within BASF procurement and herewith help to turn procurement into a strategic value driver.
·  As a coach for BASF sales teams you participate in auctions or advanced negotiations with their customers.
·  You deepen your knowledge by scientific and/or practical exchanges with professors and external experts in the field of game theory.
·  You work together with the Advanced Analytics and Risk Management team to enrich the preparation of awarding projects.

QUALIFICATIONS

·  PhD or an outstanding master´s degree in the field of Economics, (Applied) Mathematics, Computer Science or a similar background
·  long-term experience as project lead for game theoretic awarding projects and as moderator of cross-functional workshops
·  strong strategic mindset and analytical skills that enable you to quickly familiarize yourself with complex and challenging environments
·  very good communication skills and fluency in either German or English

BENEFITS

·  An attractive competitive salary that is based on the company's success and your individual performance.
·  Flexible work arrangements so that you can balance your working life and private life.
·  A secure work environment because your health, safety and wellbeing is always our top priority.
·  Onboarding to help you settle in quickly, ensuring you are part of the BASF team from day one.

ABOUT US

Do you have any questions about the application process or the position? Please reach out to: Danuta Münch, danuta.muench@basf.com, Tel.:+49 30 2005-59189.

 

First information about our application process can be found here: http://on.basf.com/applicationprocess.

 

BASF SE, located in Ludwigshafen am Rhein, is the corporate headquarters of the BASF Group and part of the Rhine-Neckar Metropolitan Region. BASF stands for competence in chemistry since 1865 and is represented today in the world's major consumer markets, with a wide range of products. As the largest employer in the region, BASF SE offers multiple career opportunities for students, university graduates and professionals providing also training in over 30 professions. Leisure, sports, culture and a good infrastructure characterize the Rhine-Neckar Metropolitan Region, in which BASF is also involved with numerous activities. Learn more about BASF SE at http://on.basf.com/BASFSE_LU

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