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Digital & Business Transformation Specialist

Hybrid in Barcelona·Added 8 days ago (last checked 12 Oct)

BASF

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Overview

Work mode
Hybrid, Barcelona
Spanish
Fluent
English
Required
Experience
5+ years
Education
University degree
Benefits
Private health insurance, life insurance, flexible pay plan

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • University degree in Business Administration and Management, Marketing, Economics, Engineering, Data Analytics, or related fields. Additional training in Project Management, Digital Transformation, or Artificial Intelligence will be valued.
  • At least 5 years of experience in a similar role, leading projects in close collaboration with Sales, Marketing, IT, and other stakeholder groups, ensuring tangible transformations and business value generation.
  • Strong business, strategic, and analytical vision, with the ability to understand business challenges and translate them into concrete and actionable initiatives.
  • Hands-on knowledge of artificial intelligence, data analysis, and the development of dashboards or similar solutions (Power BI, Tableau, etc.) from commercial tools, along with curiosity to identify relevant use cases, continuous learning, and the ability to take on responsibilities in a constantly evolving environment.
  • Experience driving business transformation initiatives, change management, or digital adoption.
  • Fluency in Spanish and strong communication skills in English (B2-C1 level).

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Healthy working environment: where your physical and mental health and safety are our priority.
  • Attractive salary package: based on a fixed salary and a performance-based bonus.
  • Flexible benefits plan: to benefit from services such as health insurance, childcare, transport cards, and training.
  • Investments for your future: with a pension plan, accident insurance, life insurance, and even the opportunity to participate in the share program after one year of service.
  • Professional development: we promote continuous training and access to internal vacancies to continue growing at BASF.
  • Work-life balance measures, as well as financial aid for childcare.
  • Flexible working: with the possibility of teleworking and adapting your schedules, depending on your position and work center.
  • Sports clubs: to connect with colleagues and practice different sports.

The role

The world needs innovation and our team needs you!

We are BASF Agro and everything we do, we do for the love of agriculture. Our solutions are designed with a purpose for every cropping system, combining seeds and genetic traits, crop protection, digital tools, and sustainability approaches. We work to deliver the best possible results to farmers, producers, and other professionals who are part of the value chain. We do everything in our power to build a sustainable future for agriculture, connecting innovation, customers, and society. #ForTheLoveOfFarming #TheBiggestJobOnEarth

Discover our vision and mission in Agricultural Solutions!

What you'll do

The Commercial & Digital Excellence department plays a key role in driving business efficiency and supporting the evolution of the commercial organization within BASF Agricultural Solutions Spain. As a Digital & Business Transformation Specialist, your responsibilities will include:

  • Identifying and prioritizing AI use cases with a measurable business impact.
  • Driving change management and leading the implementation of AI solutions in areas such as workflow automation, knowledge management, reporting, decision support, customer experience, and productivity improvement.
  • Empowering commercial teams to integrate AI effectively and responsibly into their daily work.
  • Developing practical AI-based workflows and automation concepts together with the relevant experts.
  • Transforming business data into actionable insights and recommendations.
  • Developing analytics, dashboards, and reporting concepts that support business decision-making.
  • Improving data availability, quality, and usability.
  • Leading strategic projects in the commercial area, from problem definition to implementation (such as defining commercial policies, designing loyalty or sell-out programs, among others).
  • Coordinating multidisciplinary project teams from Sales, Marketing, Commercial Excellence, and other relevant functions.
  • Acting as a driver of digital innovation and continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to simplify processes and increase organizational efficiency through technology-supported transformation initiatives.

In summary, you will lead strategic initiatives aimed at improving business performance, accelerating the adoption of digital and AI-based solutions, transforming data into useful information for decision-making, and fostering more efficient ways of working throughout the commercial organization.

Hiring process

2 steps2 interviews2–3 months in all
  1. Online application

  2. CV screening

  3. Phone interview

    With a Talent Acquisition Team Europe · Phone call

    Phone interview as part of the expert preselection.

  4. Interview day

    With the hiring department and possible team

    Personal interview to get to know you better; you also meet your possible team.

  5. Job offer

  • No assessment centres or admission tests, except for vocational internships in Germany.
  • BASF recommends applying to at most three offers online.

Hiring process

Send your CV through the job offer so we can get to know you. If your profile fits, we will call you from the Spanish Talent Acquisition team in Germany (prefix +49) and accompany you through the process. With every step, you will be closer to meeting your future team!

If you have more questions about this process, contact: Antonio (antonio.casas-castro@basf.com*)

*Please note that we will not be able to accept your resume via this email address.

About BASF

BASF is the world's largest chemical company, operating across segments including Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, Surface Technologies, Nutrition & Care, and Agricultural Solutions. Headquartered in Ludwigshafen, Germany, BASF employs over 110,000 people worldwide and serves customers in nearly every industry, from automotive and construction to pharmaceuticals and agriculture. The company is known for its integrated production sites, innovative R&D, and commitment to sustainability, aiming to balance economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility.

In Spain, BASF operates through its subsidiary BASF Española, with offices in Barcelona and Madrid, and a production site in Tarragona. The Spanish operations focus on chemicals, coatings, and agricultural solutions, and the company has a significant digital and IT hub in Barcelona, where many of the current open roles are based. BASF offers an international, collaborative work environment with opportunities for cross-border mobility, and it actively hires professionals from around the world, particularly in areas like cybersecurity, SAP, and digitalization. For international candidates, BASF provides a structured onboarding process, competitive compensation, and a strong emphasis on work-life balance and professional development.

Industry
Chemicals
Founded
1865
Employees
100,000+
Headquarters
Ludwigshafen, Germany
In Spain
Barcelona, Madrid, Tarragona
Website
basf.com

Good to know if you are moving

  • BASF has a significant digital hub in Barcelona, where many IT and cybersecurity roles are based, offering a vibrant international work environment.
  • The company provides relocation support for international hires, including visa assistance and help with finding accommodation.
  • BASF is a global leader with a strong brand, offering excellent career development opportunities across different countries and functions.
  • Spain operations include a major production site in Tarragona, one of the largest chemical complexes in Europe, providing opportunities in engineering and operations.
  • BASF emphasizes work-life balance with flexible working models, including remote work options for many roles.

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Additional information

We celebrate diversity and actively promote an inclusive work environment where every voice counts and every idea is valued regardless of age, gender, marital status, ethnicity, religion, physical/mental condition, or sexual orientation. #BeYourself

We are Creative, Open, Responsible, and Entrepreneurial people. These are our values, which guide us and describe who we are and how we act. If you identify with them too, BASF is your place!

Diversity is our greatest strength!

Become part of our winning formula for success and develop the future with us, in a global team that embraces inclusion and equal opportunities regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or beliefs.

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