Technology Manager Sustainable Feedstock (m/f/d) - Hybrid Option GER

WELCOME TO BASF

BASF is a leading global manufacturer of catalysts for the chemical industry, with solutions across the chemical value chain. The business comprises chemical catalysts, adsorbents and custom catalysts. Priority is given to developing new and improved products that enable the chemical industry transformation to net-zero emissions. BASF’s Chemical Catalysts and Adsorbents business is part of the company’s Performance Chemicals division. The division’s portfolio also includes refinery catalysts, fuel and lubricant solutions, as well as oilfield chemicals and mining solutions. Customers from a variety of industries including Chemicals, Plastics, Consumer Goods, Energy & Resources and Automotive & Transportation benefit from our innovative solutions. To learn more, visit www.performancechemicals.basf.com.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

Our Unit Business Management for Chemical Market Catalysts is actively seeking a Technology Manager specializing in Sustainable Feedstocks.

• You proactively engage with project and plant owners, licensors and EPCs to provide technology support, including technical consulting and technical design proposals to grow our catalyst and adsorbents business for sustainable feedstocks with an emphasis on biofuels.
• Additionally, you build an opportunity pipeline in close collaboration with Sales and Marketing by effectively delivering the value proposition of our high-performance portfolio offerings.
• You understand customer and market needs while identifying the optimal product or technology solution.
• In this role, you provide market and customer-driven ideas and projects for incremental innovations.
• You support technology design tool development by utilizing a wide scope of data from R&D, pilot facilities, and commercial plants.
• Furthermore, you attend and present at conferences, seminars, and licensor forums to aid in business development and contribute to market and competitive intelligence.
• Finally, you interface with other business divisions within BASF as needed to provide comprehensive solutions to customers.

WHAT YOU OFFER

• master's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering or a related field
• several years of technical experience in refining or petrochemical industries, i.e. hydro processing or related technologies as well as knowledge in biofuels is preferred
• professional background in a technical sales/customer facing role
• skills in process engineering or process design incl. preparing technical proposals using simulation tools (e.g. Aspen HYSYS)
• familiarity with technology licensing is preferred
• strong analytical skill as well as professional writing and verbal communication skills in English
• experience in working as part of a global team and knowledge in adsorption or catalysis is an asset
• travel requirement of at least 30%

WHAT WE OFFER

• Flexibility to work predominantly from home office.
• Development discussions and programs so that you can reach your full potential.
• A secure work environment because your health, safety and wellbeing is always our top priority.
• Onboarding to help you settle in quickly, ensuring you are part of the BASF team from day one.
• Your contribution to a sustainable future because sustainability lies at the heart of everything we do and is a driver of growth.

HOW TO REACH US

• Bekim Krasniqi (Talent Acquisition), bekim.krasniqi@basf.com, Phone:+49 30 2005-56136 will be happy to answer your questions about this position
• You can also reach our recruiting team here
• First information about our application process can be found here

ABOUT US

BASF Process Catalysts GmbH is part of BASF SE, the world's largest chemical company. We are a leading supplier in the development, distribution and production of catalyst carriers and adsorbents. Our products are used for drying gases in a wide range of applications in the chemical or automotive industry, as well as in natural gas processing and as catalysts. For more information about BASF Process Catalysts GmbH, please visit: https://www.basf.com/global/en/who-we-are/organization/locations/europe/german-sites/hannover-nienburg/BASF-Process-Catalysts-GmbH

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