This position is a fixed-term contract for twelve months.

Who we are:

We are BASF, the largest chemical company in the world, with over 150 years of experience. In Montevideo, we are a Hub made up of more than 1,000 employees who provide services for all BASF companies in the Americas. We offer professional solutions in finance, purchasing, reporting, logistics, technology, human resources, projects, communication, legal matters, environment, safety, health, and quality

Area:

Purchase to Pay Services Americas (P2P) is part of the Supplier and Reporting (GBR) cluster and includes Procurement and Accounts Payable E2E Services for the entire Americas region. In P2P, we are responsible for acquiring goods and services, up to the payment stage. Our area is responsible for processing plant demands and paying invoices on time to avoid delays in the production process. Everything necessary for a chemical plant to operate is acquired by P2P: chemicals, reagents, gloves, food, etc.

Main Objective of the Position:

The Direct Finance Analyst manages a portfolio of raw material/packaging suppliers, serving as the point of contact for that specific operational division or process (categorized with low complexity). Their main objective is to ensure the supply of raw materials within their scope, working in collaboration with buyers and their counterpart in procurement within the Directs team. They work very closely with the seniors of the cluster, collaborating to meet both individual and collective objectives.

Main Tasks:

Manages and processes documents in SAP for the OD or Special Process for which they are responsible, ensuring compliance with the company's standard processes, performing the corresponding FRC controls, and avoiding any risk of incorrect and/or duplicate payments.

 Responds to inquiries from suppliers and internal customers in accordance with established parameters.

Understands the specifications and needs of stakeholders throughout the P2P Directs chain, serving as the point of contact for the OD/Special Process for problem resolution.

Identifies training opportunities with internal customers, providing solutions that meet the corresponding business needs.

Works with their procurement counterpart to achieve efficiency and improvement throughout the P2P chain, monitoring on-time payment KPIs to ensure proper service delivery. 

Minimum Education and Qualification Requirements for the Position:

Education | Graduate or advanced student of Public Accounting, Business Administration, International Business or related fields

Work Experience | 1-3 years of experience performing similar tasks

Languages | Advanced level of English. Portuguese is highly valued.

Technical Skills | MS Office and SAP are valued.

Soft Skills | Teamwork, customer orientation, collaborating for achievement and effective communication.

What We Offer:
Living BASF means being part of a culture that focuses on people and their professional and personal growth. Our diversity, collaboration, and leadership style make the difference.

By joining our team, we offer you:

A hybrid and flexible work model

A professional development program tailored to your interests and needs

Private health insurance for you and your family from day one, as well as life insurance

Additional flexible leave days on top of your statutory leave

Birthday day off

Moving day off

Annual bonus

Wellness benefits, such as in-company nutrition services and massages.

This position is a fixed-term contract for twelve months.

BASF considers Law N° 19.691 and Decree N° 73/019 in all its hiring processes. Every qualified candidate who meets the requirements established in the job description will be considered in this hiring process with no distinction.

Moreover, BASF is an equal-opportunity employer. We enthusiastically accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, age, civil and social status, national origin, disability, sex, gender identity or expressions, or any other candidate or employee´s characteristic or group that is not related to their aptitude and suitability for the position. Our management is committed to following this policy concerning hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruiting, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.