Job Description
We are looking for a Procurement Negotiation Manager to join our Coatings team in Southfield, MI.
Come create chemistry with us!
BASF’s Coatings division is a global expert in the development, production and marketing of innovative and sustainable automotive OEM and refinish coatings, decorative paints as well as applied surface treatments for metal, plastic and glass substrates in a wide range of industries. This portfolio is supplemented by "Beyond Paint Solutions", which enable new applications with innovative surfaces.
Procurement Negotiation Managers (PNM) are key for negotiation design and tactics. As PNM, you are empowered to set bold and innovative negotiation tactics, always utilizing state-of-the-art negotiations know-how and hunting for the best results to influence Coatings financial results with positive impact. You will:
- Drive the negotiation design within different categories, mainly focused on logistics environment, defining tactics and being fully accountable for their execution
- Prepare and maintain comprehensive documentation of negotiation outcomes (e.g., commercial terms, pricing, volume allocation) including contracts, ensuring full auditability and compliance.
As a Procurement Negotiation Manager, you create chemistry by...
- Acting as a negotiation specialist at the interface between internal business partners and service providers, for all logistics services.
- Continuously evolving and applying advanced negotiation methods, such as behavioral economics principles and smart auction design, to achieve superior results.
- Converting negotiation insights into scalable solutions and frameworks, including digital platforms, auction systems, and AI-based co-pilot solutions.
- Leading or contributing to strategic initiatives from basics to advanced, such as digital transformation, mentoring programs to extend procurement’s impact on business performance.
If you have...
- Resilient negotiation skill set
- Creative and effective problem-solving abilities
- Ability to manage multiple initiatives at the same time
- Decision-making ability as well as flexibility to adapt quickly to changes
- Strong communication skills in English and advanced Spanish (preferably)
- Self-motivation and outstanding team spirit to develop our procurement team into the next level
- High intercultural competence
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!
BASF’s Coatings division is a global expert in the development, production and marketing of innovative and sustainable automotive OEM and refinish coatings, decorative paints as well as applied surface treatments for metal, plastic and glass substrates in a wide range of industries. This portfolio is supplemented by "Beyond Paint Solutions", which enable new applications with innovative surfaces.