Procurement General Buyer - Southfield, MI

Now hiring! General Buyer-Indirect

 

Southfield - In Office 3 days/week

 

Come create chemistry with us!

The Procurement General Buyer (GB) plays a crucial role in guiding demand, addressing site‑specific needs, and acting as a business focal point to streamline and accelerate procurement processes. The position works closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to support business needs and execute category strategies aligned with regional and global procurement objectives.

You create chemistry by...

• Managing the end‑to‑end procurement cycle for indirect materials and services, from demand intake through contract execution, aligned with business needs, including but not limited to: RFI, RFQ, RFP processes, PO creation, supplier and stakeholder relationship management, and on-time delivery of orders and services.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders and suppliers, leading sourcing events, and driving digitalization to improve efficiency and transparency. 
• Supporting the development and execution of category strategies in alignment with regional and global procurement frameworks, collaborating closely with regional and global procurement teams and internal partners on projects across the value chain.
• Identifying cost-saving opportunities, value improvements, and risk mitigation actions within assigned categories.
• Acting as the primary procurement interface (Navigator) for Coatings’ US and Canada sites, serving as the first point of contact for all indirect procurement needs and directing Internal Business Partners (iBPs) to the appropriate contacts within the Procurement organization.
• Managing supplier performance, risks, development initiatives, and negotiations, ensuring sustainable and reliable supply chains.
• Adapting flexibly to evolving business demands, including Project Procurement Management and digital transformation initiatives.

If you...

• Have a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or high school diploma and 5 years direct experience.

• Have experience in procurement, sourcing, or category management, preferably in a multinational or complex organization. Experience with Indirect procurement is a plus.
• Have negotiation skills and basic knowledge of contracting under local law.
• Have the ability to proactively drive projects and demands forward in support of business priorities
• Have a creative and effective problem-solving mindset and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Are a self‑motivated individual with a strong team spirit and a desire to continuously develop and elevate the procurement organization.
• Strong communication skills in English required.
• Experience working with SAP strongly preferred.

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

 

At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It’s what we call you@BASF. We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees’ overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.

Just some of the many benefits we offer include:

• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
• Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
• Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
• Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
• Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
• Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
• Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
• Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
• Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!

About us

 

As one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!

At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunit