Head of Metal Management

BASF SE

1d • $148,000 - $185,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Head of Metals Management defines, manages, and executes global sourcing and metals management strategies for nickel, cobalt, and lithium while leading a high‑performing global team and working closely with the vice president to build and implement the overall metals management framework for the Battery Materials division. The role drives profitable growth by developing internal and external relationships, identifying and controlling commercial risk within corporate guidelines, and expanding both existing and new business opportunities.As a Head of Metal Management, you create chemistry by...

Requirements

• Possess a bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related discipline (MBA preferred).
• Have a minimum of seven years of progressive metals‑industry experience, including work in global teams and 3–5 years in back‑office operations.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of international physical and futures/forward metals markets and the ability to navigate volatile conditions effectively.
• Exhibit decisiveness, clear communication of decisions, and the capability to identify, structure, negotiate, and document profitable transactions.
• Display excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal and influencing abilities, and comfort engaging across cultural boundaries.
• Hold familiarity with all facets of battery‑materials metals management and the ability to quickly understand chemical and metallurgical characteristics relevant to metal requirements.
• Have proven success operating in a global, cross‑functional, matrixed organization while promoting diverse perspectives and supporting high‑performing teams.
• Show commitment to BASF’s sustainability goals, proficiency in core values and winning behaviors, full business proficiency in English (German/Spanish advantageous), and willingness to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Developing and executing the global end‑to‑end metals management strategy for BM, translating strategic objectives into actionable priorities and plans.
• Liaising across the organization to shape short‑ and long‑term metals management strategies, objectives, and implementation roadmaps.
• Managing global CCA book risk and exposure, ensuring positions remain within approved limits and recommending mitigation or hedging actions as needed.
• Providing timely feedback on unusual transactions and market developments while proposing actionable strategies to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
• Collaborating with Global Heads of related areas to ensure effective and aligned price‑risk management across the business.
• Initiating and preparing credit proposals with complete financial information, ensuring alignment with divisional and corporate risk‑reward criteria.
• Targeting and prioritizing key counterparties, maintaining regular engagement and coordinating closely with Commercial, Credit, Legal, Operations, and Refining teams.
• Leading the global team by setting clear expectations, fostering a high‑performance environment, supporting development needs, and ensuring effective workforce planning.

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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive