Trainee program START IN Coatings - Procurement(m/w/x)

# Trainee program START IN Coatings - Procurement (m/f/d) ## WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT 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 department. 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, for example, within our Surface Treatment Business unit. In this way, we  prepare you together for your future 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. ## WHAT YOU OFFER 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, 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 ## WHAT WE OFFER * permanent employment contract from day 1 and best career opportunities * full starting salary plus extensive additional financial benefits, such as profit-sharing, vacation pay and company pension plan * optimal work-life balance through flexible working hours and proportionate mobile working * attractive fitness offers such as a company gym and a company restaurant with coffee bar at the Münster factory * promoting sustainable mobility through JobRad, JobTicket for local public transport and e-charging points for your car * 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 ## Diversity is our greatest strength! Become a part of our winning formula for success and develop the future with us - in a global team that embraces inclusion and equal opportunities irrespective of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, disability or belief. Frankfurt am Main, DE Chemetall GmbH Logistics & Supply Chain Management Permanent 116159