WELCOME TO BASF

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.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

We are the AI & Analytics Group within the "Center of Excellence," an enthusiastic interdisciplinary group of engineers, game theorists, data scientists, and software engineers. With entrepreneurial spirit, we drive the global digital transformation of procurement. We are on the mission to make the lives of our colleagues easier through technological innovations. Our software facilitates strategic decision making backed by innovative algorithmic solutions. You have the opportunity to support our team in the field of frontend engineering for 6 months starting June 1, 2025. 

• Whether you have experience with React, Angular, Vue, or any other framework, we know you are capable of switching to the development tools and operational platform currently in use, and you can also define the next one.
• You listen and understand the problem well, ask the right questions, make proposals and think about tests.
• Once the plan is sufficiently clear to start, you can implement it with confidence, achieving both high velocity and quality through testing.
• Your way of working involves never forgetting to inspect and adapt, while also challenging what is currently in place or has just been created.

WHAT YOU OFFER

• currently enrolled in a university program related to Software Engineering, Software Development, Computer Science, or a similar field
• experience and passion for TypeScript and React and its core principles, including state management (e.g., React Hooks, Context API, Redux, Axios is a plus)
• basic understanding of REST APIs and how to integrate them into a React application
• experience in Material design, Ant design or styled-components is a plus
• very good communication skills and fluency in English, German is an advantage

• Please include an up-to-date CV and Transcript of Records with your application, references we can contact will be very much appreciated.
• Members from states outside the European Economic Area and Switzerland are requested to send their residence/work permit, including the relevant supplementary sheet as well as the completed questionnaire.

WHAT WE OFFER

• From day one you will be part of the BASF family. 
• You will get involved in challenging fields of activity and have the opportunity to work on exciting projects in an interdisciplinary environment. 
• Depending on the location of the respective group company you will get to know BASF and participate in various workshops and guided tours. 
• In this way you will make numerous interesting experiences and get a deep insight into the world´s leading chemical company.
• You may have the opportunity to extend your working student contract, pursue a thesis, or transition into a full-time position, contingent upon mutual interest.

HOW TO REACH US

• Danuta Muench (Talent Acquisition), danuta.muench@basf.com will be happy to answer your questions for this position
• If you have any technical questions, please contact: Joel Val, joel.val@basf.com
• You can also reach our recruiting team here
• First information about our application process can be found here

ABOUT US

BASF SE, located in Ludwigshafen am Rhein, is the corporate headquarters of the BASF Group and part of the Rhine-Neckar Metropolitan Region. BASF stands for competence in chemistry since 1865 and is represented today in the world's major consumer markets, with a wide range of products. As the largest employer in the region, BASF SE offers multiple career opportunities for students, university graduates and professionals providing also training in over 30 professions. Leisure, sports, culture and a good infrastructure characterize the Rhine-Neckar Metropolitan Region, in which BASF is also involved with numerous activities. Learn more about BASF SE at on.basf.com/BASFSE_LU

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