Dr. Patrick Deck

Accountable for marketing and sales of commodity intermediates in Europe as well as the global gas treatment business. • Accountable for more than 350 mio € CM1 p.a. • Achieved C2 value chain optimization via strong cross business unit collaboration. • Ensured effective cash flow control via strong improvement of inventory management. • Responsible for the development of sustainable solutions for our European business.

Accountable for the implementation of a governance framework in the corporate center units. • Accountable for the governance framework in Procurement, Supply Chain, IT and Digitalisation. • Created efficiency in the regulatory framework by reducing and streamlining of more than 160 requirement documents to less than 20. • Succesfull onboarding and training of all relevant stakeholders.

Accountable for marketing and sales of commodity amines in Europe. • Accountable for more than 250 mio € CM1 p.a. • Ensured the development of a sound business case for a 30 kt production investment in Antwerp. • Established several customer GKAM networks (e.g. Evonik, Bayer). • Optimized the C1 value chain by introducing new digital methods.

Accountable for global procurement of Wintershall group. • Accountable for more than 1 bn € spend p.a. • Established a global engineering partner concept via development of contractual framework agreements. • Improved the supplier relationship management with key suppliers. • Lead more than 50 colleagues in several regions (Europe, Middle East, South America, Africa).

Accountable for raw materials procurement for BASF in South America. • Accountable for more than 500 mio € spend p.a. • Ensured the proper contracting for raw material supply of the biggest production investment in the region. • Established strict procurement governance rules to ensure compliant procurement. • Lead more 20 colleagues in several countries in South America (Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Colombia).

Accountable for the day to day support of the President of Global Procurement & Logistics of BASF SE. • Provided strategic support and assistance to the President serving as the liaison between him and the executive management team. • Built vital relationships as a partner with key internal and external stakeholders.

Accountable for the development and execution of research projects in inorganic chemistry. • Contributed to more than 20 research projects across all company divisions and businesses. • Lead 10 laboratory technicians.

Bioorganic Chemistry | Group Prof. Dr. Herbert Waldmann