Senior Expert Game Theory (m/f/d)

The Global Procurement division is responsible for BASF's purchasing activities worldwide. We negotiate contracts that provide BASF with tangible added value. Our focus is on the procurement of raw materials, technical goods and services as well as logistics solutions. Our comprehensive market know-how and deep understanding of value-adding chains make us a valuable partner for the operating divisions.

In BASF's Global Procurement, you will be part of the Center of Excellence - Negotiations and Analytics. You will leverage game theory and mechanism design to optimize procurement's competitiveness in auctions and negotiations.

• You take responsibility within a project team for the application of game-theory/mechanism design in high-volume awarding projects.
• You use your scientific and analytical knowledge to develop innovative awarding concepts together with the Global procurement team.
• Moreover, you are part of cross-functional workshops to secure comparability of suppliers and negotiation scenarios, help to develop advanced negotiation trainings and teach category teams.
• You support to sustainably implement the methodology of game theory within BASF procurement and herewith help to turn procurement into a strategic value driver.
• In addition, you deepen your knowledge by practical with external experts in the field of game theory.
• You work together with the Advanced Analytics and Risk Management team to enrich the preparation of awarding projects and strategies.

• master's degree in the field of Economics, (Applied) Mathematics, Computer Science or a similar background
• preferably experience in game theoretic awarding projects
• strong strategic mindset and analytical skills that enable you to quickly familiarize yourself withcomplex and challenging environments
• very good communication skills and fluency in either German or English
• the ambition to become a project lead for large-scale game theory projects and moderator of cross-functional workshops

• Inspiring networks for the development and implementation of your ideas (e.g. Women in Business)
• Mentoring programs and learning opportunities for your professional and personal development
• Career paths as professional development to other positions in the company (including job rotation)
• Support with childcare (e.g. company daycare, holiday programmes)
• Fitness and health studio, medical center with numerous offers for your health
• Deutschlandticket as a discounted job ticket, job bike, availability of e-charging stations for private vehicles

• Danuta Muench (Talent Acquisition) Tel.: -59189 will be happy to answer your questions for this position
• You can also reach our recruiting team
• First information about our application process can be found here:

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