Category Manager (Equipment)
About the role
We are looking for a Category Manager to join our Global Procurement team in Houston, TX. Where the chemistry happens... Global Indirect Procurement (GPI) is responsible for purchasing technical goods and services for BASF Group. We understand the business needs, are close to our stakeholders, drive cost savings, innovation and sustainable practices by negotiating with suppliers and managing vendor relationships. As Category Manager (Equipment), you will develop and execute regional category strategies for a portfolio of industrial equipment categories across North and South America. You will lead and develop a team of category buyers, align regional priorities with global category strategies, supplier relationships and technical expert communities, and deliver competitive total cost of ownership, supply resilience, innovation, sustainability and measurable EBIT impact. The role combines strategic category leadership, people leadership and accountability for consistent Source-to-Contract governance across the Americas. Come create chemistry with us!
Responsibilities
- Developing and executing category strategies for equipment categories across North and South America, translating business, site, and technical requirements into sourcing plans that optimize total cost of ownership, strengthen supply resilience, and advance sustainability goals.
- Leading complex sourcing and negotiation initiatives that deliver measurable business value