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Now hiring! Expert Game Theory
Florham Park, NJ
Annual bonus / Relocation assistance / Opportunity for remote work or flexible work arrangements
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
We are looking for a Game Theory & Advanced Negotiations Expert to join our Global Procurement team in Florham Park, NJ.
Come create chemistry with us!
At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility.
The Global Procurement division oversees BASF's purchasing activities on a global scale. We negotiate contracts that deliver significant value to BASF, positioning us as a vital partner for the operating divisions.
As a member of the Center of Excellence for Negotiations and Analytics, you will play a key role within a project team, applying game theory and mechanism design principles to high-volume awarding projects involving both direct and indirect materials.
Additionally, you will leverage your scientific and analytical expertise to develop innovative awarding concepts in collaboration with the Global Procurement team.
As a Expert Game Theory, you create chemistry by...
- Applying game theory within Global Procurement and contributing to its further development as a strategic value driver for the company.
- Taking responsibility as project lead for the application of game theory in high-volume awarding projects and using your scientific and analytical knowledge to develop innovative awarding concepts together with the Global Procurement team.
- Facilitating cross-functional workshops to ensure the comparability of suppliers and negotiation scenarios.
- Working together with the Advanced Analytics and Risk Management team to enrich the preparation of awarding projects and strategies.
- Designing and delivering negotiation training programs in procurement.
If you...
- Possess a Ph.D. or an exceptional master’s degree in Economics, (Applied) Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Have experience as a project lead for game theory initiatives and as a facilitator of cross-functional workshops (preferred).
- Demonstrate a strong interest in driving change and challenging the status quo.
- Exhibit a strategic mindset and analytical skills that allow you to quickly adapt to complex and challenging environments.
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 opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.
Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF
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Equal employment opportunities
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
