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.

 

Main Objective:
Leveraging a digital mindset and business acumen to contribute to the reimagining of agriculture. By collaborating with farmers, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders, the objective is to collectively address the challenges in the food system and shape the future of farming through innovative digital solutions

 

Main Tasks:

Oversee evaluation, integration and scaling of digital solutions successfully created via BASF’s AgroStart program.Evaluate “proof-of-concept” results using standard and objective metrics; develop post-PoC plans that help stakeholders define optimum business or commercial models, as well as the operational structure required for long-term product or service delivery.Ensure regional integration of successful solutions with target of $M+ returns for BASF and NPS-positive outcomes for partners and customers; orchestrate “internationalization” whenever possible.Maintain global database of ongoing AgroStart projects and activities to ensure transparency and expedite synergies; frequently identify and craft stories based on positive outcomes for sharing inside and outside of BASF. Be active stakeholder in modification of the AgroStart experience to minimize risk, maximize use of ecosystems and, overall, enable consistently better and bigger successes as the program matures.Keep up with and voice perspective on relevant technology, community development and corporate-startup collaboration trends.Take smart risks and champion new ideas.

 

Requirements:

• Education:

Graduates or advanced students of Social Sciences, Business (or related careers).Master’s in business administration preferred.

 

• Working Experience: 3-5 years of experience in relevant roles (building and scaling digital products or services).

 

• Language skills: Advanced language proficiency in English.

 

• Technical skills: 

Advanced technical skills in marketing.Advanced technical skills building digital-native business models.Intermediate technical skills in design thinking and entrepreneurship.Intermediate technical skills in change management.Intermediate technical skills in Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc.).

 

• Soft skills: 

Advanced soft skill in strategic planning.Advanced soft skill in negotiation.Advanced soft skill in storytelling and presentation.Advanced soft skill in effective communication.

 

What we offer:

Living our Hub Montevideo means being part of a culture where the focus is on people and their professional and personal development. Our diversity, collaboration, and leadership style set us apart.

 

When you join our team, we offer you:

A hybrid and flexible working modelA professional development program tailored to your interests and needsPrivate health insurance for you and your family from your first day in the company and life insuranceFlexible leave days in addition to your statutory leaveThe possibility of remote work from abroad for up to 6 weeks a yearA free day on your birthdayWellness benefits, such as nutrition services and in-company massages.

 

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.