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Navi Mumbai Project Procurement Manager

BASF SE · On-site, India

Full-timeOn-sitePosted 28 October 2026
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We are a leading chemical company, with the best teams developing 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 progress. Not only your performance but also your personality matter to us, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, orientation, and background. At BASF, careers develop from opportunities . Objectives: As project materials manager responsible for project procurement execution planning and reporting, timely sourcing of goods and if assigned services, PO generation, expediting, change and claims handling and closure of POs in CAPEX projects Overlook the project procurement process and create PSR and ESR reports ensuring transparency and serve as project specific procurement focal point in terms of progress and escalation management and implement company policies and guidelines into project procurement Identify and pursue cost saving opportunities with excellent negotiation skills and engage in supplier management during the whole process from MRQ to delivery together with category team and project stakeholders Main Responsibilities: Project Procurement Responsibilities: Ensure compliance in the procurement process in accordance with BASF Supplier Code of Conduct, in line with local laws, company compliance requirements and global procurement guideline. Responsible to generate project procurement execution plan and signing matrix timely for assigned projects and implementing global equipment procurement strategies within Responsible for generation of project master supplier lists and package bidders lists in collaboration with category team and project stakeholders from operating division and project engineering Responsible for timely sourcing of materials packages including expediting of MRQ from technical team, driving RfQ generation, tendering, expediting of TBE, conducting CNBs, negotiation, CBE, contract award as well as managing the expediting process post award Responsible for generating and tracking the Procurement Status Report and Expediting Status Report in a timely manner for assigned projects Review and approve purchase orders according to project signing matrices Supplier Management Responsibilities : Maintain relationship with key equipment suppliers, actively engage in expediting deliveries and conduct procurement lessons learnt for assigned projects Ensure process compliance for project based supplier audits and qualifications Procurement Planning & Strategy : Monitor and improve efficiency and speed in sourcing of materials packages Oversee the procurement process and implement company’s policies and guidelines Identify risks regarding delivery delays / supply chain interruption Stakeholder Communication and reporting: Coordinating all procurement activities together with the project team by providing regular updates, risks and budget status Supplier Communication: First line to address potential issues / non conformances towards the supplier. If required to be escalated via category team to Management. Close collaboration with PVT required with regards to supplier Audits / qualifications/ EHS standards required for large multi-national companies. Job Requirements: Strong negotiation skills for: prices, payment terms, delivery times, changes and claims are required Deep knowledge and understanding of supplier, market environment, products/services and technologies for all materials procurement categories Comprehensive understanding on category purchasing strategies, procurement Verbund team, supplier qualification and general procurement processes and guidelines is required Deep knowledge to establish a project procurement execution plan, supplier qualification, capturing and reporting of PSR and ESR as well as change and claims management is required Strong project management skills specifically for virtual teams without direct reporting lines is required. Solid knowledge on SAP including purchase order generation and usage of project materials management tools are required Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interaction with internal and external stakeholders. Full mobility within India for project relocation and willingness to travel to a significant extend to support projects in the region Asia Pacific Deep knowledge in MS Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word Solid IT skills for procurement related systems such as SAP R/3 Cobalt, SAP Business Warehouse, and Strategic Procurement Suite Knowledge of Power BI and SAP S4 Hana is an advantage Deep knowledge with digital tools related to project procurement, such as ERM, Smart Plant Materials Education & Qualification: Bachelor or Master Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Economics or Finance > 7 years of work experience in related categories in Indirect Procurement and CAPEX projects Excellent in English & Iocal language, additional language is a plus Apply now A unique total offer: you@BASF At BASF you get more than just compensation. Our total offer includes a wide range of elements you need to be your best in every stage of your life. That’s what we call you@BASF. Click here to learn more. A unique total offer: you@BASF At BASF you get more than just compensation. Our total offer includes a wide range of elements you need to be your best in every stage of your life. That’s what we call you@BASF. Click here to learn more. About BASF Find out what BASF has to offer as an employer and why you should join our team. Your application Here you find anything you need to know about your application and the application process. Contact us You have questions about your application or on how to apply in Europe? The BASF Talent Acquisition Europe team is glad to assist you. Please note that we do not return paper applications including folders. Please submit copies only and no original documents. Godrej One - Mumbai, IND BASF Chemicals India Pvt. Ltd. Procurement Permanent 145545 Management India On-site Credits Data protection Contact Follow us Opens in a new tab. Opens in a new tab. Opens in a new tab. Opens in a new tab. Copyright © BASF SE 2019

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