BASF · 1 week ago
Senior AI & Digital Transformation Lead - Indirect Procurement
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expBASF Corporation is seeking a Senior AI & Digital Transformation Lead to join their Global Procurement team in Houston, TX. This role involves leading the integration of automation, generative AI, and intelligent systems into indirect procurement, while collaborating with leadership to define an AI strategy that aligns with business objectives.
AgricultureChemicalIndustrial EngineeringManufacturingOil and GasProduct Research
Responsibilities
Collaborating with leadership to define and refining an AI strategy that aligns with business objectives, meets ethical standards, and delivers measurable outcomes
Creating or enhancing tools that boost productivity, provide deeper category insights, support site account plans, and strengthen stakeholder engagement
Representing NA as a digital champion by supporting idea development, piloting, testing, deployment, and providing first-line support for global solutions
Designing workshops and internal programs to elevate AI literacy and empower indirect procurement teams
Establishing successful metrics such as ROI, adoption rate, and efficiency improvements, and regularly communicating results to stakeholders
Partnering with legal, compliance, and data experts to uphold fairness, transparency, and accountability throughout AI initiatives
Implementing platforms for ongoing experimentation, enabling teams to respond quickly to advancements in AI technologies
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in analytics, AI, digital transformation, or data engineering, with a strong technical foundation
Drive roadmap strategy, translating business needs into scalable AI or analytics products
Build automation and data solutions using Python, SQL, and cloud platforms like Azure
Develop AI-powered workflows and tools, including agents and decision-support systems
Work in modern development environments (e.g., VS Code) and use visualization tools like Power BI or Tableau
Manage programs or products, defining requirements, prioritizing work, and delivering results
Influence cross-functional stakeholders and champion adoption in fast-paced, global environments
Benefits
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!
Company
BASF
BASF is a manufacturing company that offers chemicals for industries such as construction and coatings, automotive, and various sectors.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$337.39MKey Investors
Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi)
2024-10-15Grant· $337.39M
2018-10-30Non Equity Assistance
2002-01-01IPO
Leadership Team
Carsten Weers
Vice President Logistics Procurement Maritime & Air Transportation, Tank Storage
Brian Standen
Global Head of Digital Innovation
Recent News
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2026-01-09
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