Frank Haunert

Vice President, Direct Procurement Asia Pacific
BASF

As the Vice President of Direct Procurement Asia Pacific at BASF, Frank is responsible for the regional procurement of specialty raw materials such as Functional Raw Materials and Performance Chemicals as well as New Business Development and Sustainability in Procurement. BASF has rolled out a number of sustainable procurement strategies; Frank will be opening the conference by highlighting the importance of sustainable procurement and how BASF creates chemistry for a sustainable future.

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Frank.

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Focus Day

Sunday, November 6th, 2016

09:20 Keynote address: We create chemistry for a sustainable future - How BASF ensures sustainability in procurement

-How can you improve the sustainability performance of your supplier base?

-How can you set common sustainability standards?

-How can you create value through sustainability?

12:10 Panel: How do you ensure that your suppliers are complying with local and regional regulations?

-Responsible supply chain management: How can you create a responsible supplier base?

-What are the extra processes that need to be put in place to ensure ethical procurement in emerging markets?

-Creating value for suppliers: How to ensure that suppliers collaborate and work with you in ensuring responsible procurement

-Communication: How can you create partners out of your suppliers for better and open communication?