Head of Global Seeds Sourcing

As a Head of Global Seeds Sourcing, you create chemistry by...

• Leading the global Seed Sourcing Team across all Seeds & Traits (S&T) sourcing activities, while modeling BASF values and principles.
• Managing, coaching, and developing team members to strengthen individual performance and overall team capability.
• Enhancing procurement processes for APT Seeds & Traits sourcing in alignment with BASF Procurement Guidelines and Governance, while ensuring internal controls and global change management are in place.
• Driving functional competencies such as sourcing strategies, contract and supplier management, and business partnering to support global and regional S&T supply strategies.
• Engaging key stakeholders to implement global and regional seed sourcing strategies, incorporating risk management and portfolio-wide exposure into decision-making.
• Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and structuring contracts to ensure secure, cost-effective supply that meets business needs.

If you...

• Hold a B.S. in a technical, supply chain, business, or other relevant field of study; a higher degree (M.S.) is preferred.
• Possess additional certifications in supply chain or project management, which are considered a plus.
• Bring 10–15 years of experience in a global strategic sourcing environment, or other relevant field preferred, ideally within the agricultural or seeds industry.
• Have at least 8 years of experience leading global teams or project implementations.
• Demonstrate strong critical thinking skills essential for strategic sourcing management.
• Showcase solid knowledge of the agroindustry, with specific insight into the seeds business, considered an advantage.
• Deliver experience in setting category strategies and conducting market analysis for Seeds & Traits, including multipliers, growers, R&D, packaging, and capital projects, preferred.
• Have led complex contract negotiations for supply or manufacturing arrangements.
• Are able to travel up to 30%, domestically and internationally.

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

• 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!