Trainee program START IN Coatings - Procurement (m/f/d)

ABOUT US
Applicants should apply over this LINK in order to be considered for the job opportunity.
Do you have any questions about the application process or the position? Please reach out to: Chandery Thiel (Talent Acquisition), chandery.thiel@basf.com, Tel.:+49 30 2005-58431
First information about our application process can be found here: http://on.basf.com/applicationprocess.
Learn more about BASF Coatings GmbH at https://www.basf-coatings.com/global/en.html
At BASF, the chemistry is right.
Because we are counting on innovative solutions, on sustainable actions, and on connected thinking. And on you. Become a part of our formula for success and develop the future with us - in a global team that embraces diversity and equal opportunities irrespective of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, disability or belief.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Over a period of 18 to 24 months, you will have the opportunity to get to familiarize yourself with the different areas, business and functional units of BASF Coatings and gain extensive insights into the operative and project-based activities of the procurement division. Simultaneously, you will build a broad network throughout the company.

• Together with you, we plan three to four rotations in which you will take on both operational and strategic tasks in the procurement area. In this way, we prepare you together for your later target function.
• Right from the start, you will be given independent responsibility for projects supporting our team in various global and local procurement areas, such as the development, implementation, and monitoring of purchasing strategies.
• As part of your alternating projects and stations, you will play an active role in ensuring a sustainable and competitive supply of all BASF Coatings sites with the respective raw materials for products and services.
• You will be in close communication with other functions and central units of the BASF Group as well as our partners in the operational units.
• An assignment of three to six months abroad or to another corporate unit is an integral part of the program.
• We will flexibly coordinate your preferred start date with you.

You don't bring everything? We don't mind! Instead, we are looking for convincing personalities.

• university degree in business administration with a focus on purchasing, sales, supply chain or similar fields, such as natural or engineering sciences
• first practical experience in the field of project management and procurement, which may have been obtained during student research projects or internships, ideally supplemented with a PMI or IPMA certification
• practical and international experience in the relevant field
• proactive work ethic, effective communicator and ability to work cross functional is key
• solid communication skills in English, knowledge of German and additional languages are desirable

BENEFITS

• the jobholder may be located at a Coatings site in Muenster, Frankfurt, Detroit or Shanghai
• full time role with extensive financial benefits such as full starting salary, profit-sharing and company pension plan
• optimal work-life balance through proportionate mobile working
• exclusive networking events where you can expand your career network
• individually tailored seminars that support your personal development
• personal mentoring that supports your professional development