David Schwarzer

Renewables Portfolio Development

Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

About

Experience

  • Senior Manager Renewables Portfolio Development at BASF Renewable Energy GmbH
    Sep 2024 - Present · 1 yr 10 mos

    Responsible for buy- and sell-side PPAs and cooperate on equity renewable project development. Work with a global renewables team and contribute to the company’s M&A guidelines for renewable investments.

  • BASF (12 yrs 5 mos)
    • Product Manager TDI
      Jun 2018 - Sep 2024 · 6 yrs 4 mos

      Managed the European TDI product portfolio, overseeing day-to-day product management, performance tracking, and market execution. Contributed strategic input to global product strategy through market analysis, competitive insights, and customer feedback. Held end-to-end responsibility for pricing, volume allocation, and margin performance across the European market. Worked cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, and Sales to align product availability with customer demand and plant constraints. Owned market and competitive intelligence for Europe, shaping planning, volume allocation, and commercial decision-making. Drove sustainability initiatives for the European TDI business, including low-carbon product concepts, footprint transparency, and customer sustainability engagement.

    • Global Procurement Manager Plastics Additives
      Mar 2017 - Jun 2018 · 1 yr 4 mos

      Held responsibility for global sourcing of glass and carbon reinforcement fibers and Ultrason® monomers, managing a triple-digit million-euro spend and leading an international team and suppliers across Europe, Asia, and the USA.

    • Regional Category Buyer Hydrocarbon Solvents
      Jan 2014 - Feb 2017 · 3 yrs 2 mos

      Procurement of hydrocarbon solvents & refinery products for BASF sites in Europe & MEA from multinational oil and gas corporations as well as specialized chemical companies and distributors

  • Intern Bayer Business Consulting at Bayer Business Services
    Mar 2011 - May 2011 · 3 mos

    - Reorganization/ change management for Bayer HealthCare - Strategic projects for Bayer HealthCare - Consulting-internal strategy

  • Intern Marketing Food & Beverage Division EMEA at Ecolab
    Nov 2009 - Jan 2010 · 3 mos

    - Global study on market potentials for the divison's sales products

  • Student Assistant Marketing at Schokologo e.K.
    Mar 2008 - Nov 2008 · 9 mos

    - Customer services and acquisitions - Creative work: newsletters, website conception - Cooperation with advertising agencies and publishers