About the position
GEA is one of the world’s largest systems suppliers for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical sectors. Our portfolio includes machinery and plants as well as advanced process technology, components and comprehensive services. Used across diverse industries, they enhance the sustainability and efficiency of production processes globally.
Would you like to be part of our Team?
Your responsibilities and tasks
- Works closely with category managers of respective category and project procurement managers implementing the category strategy and linking it into the business
- Adapts and implements catalogues and framework contracts on Divisional/ regional level in compliance with guidelines
- Runs negotiations, manages RFQs, negotiations, awarding decisions and follow-up with suppliers, takes awarding decisions in line with category strategy
- Executes supplier selection along strategy, requirements, supplier base development, and identification of new suppliers
- Direct involvement in and solving of issues with suppliers (e.g., quality, delivery and service issues), etc.
- Monitors and communicates performance of suppliers
- Strives for automation and digitalization practices and tool improvement
- Ensures cost, availability, innovation, and quality within the sourcing plan creation and execution
- Ensures compliance with procurement process, policies and other statutory requirements within category
- Accountable for achieving agreed KPIs and their reporting
- Experience preferred in beverage industry construction and field installation projects: quotation, competitive bidding and procurement
Your profile and qualifications
Educational Background
- University, bachelor’s degree in engineering or Economics
- Procurement or Supply chain Certification (optional)
Professional Knowledge and Experiences
Strategic Buyer:
- Experience in procurement processes
- Know-how of international contract management
- Cost analysis and management
- Cultural Awareness
- Experience with implementation of corporate procurement
- Work experience in complex organizations
- Negotiation experience
- Systems, Ariba, S2P, SAP
Senior Strategic Buyer:
- 10+ years of experience in procurement processes
- Profound background international contract management
- Solid cost analysis and management experience
- Inter-Cultural Sensitivity
- Experience with implementation of corporate procurement
- Work experience in complex organizations
- Profound negotiation experience across the supplier markets
- Market analysis experience
- Systems: SAP Ariba, SAP CP
Other Skills & Competencies
Strategic Buyer:
- English (fluent)
- Ability to network and build relationships
- Internal stakeholder /supplier relationship management
- Ability to translate business requirements into RFx
- Very good analytical capabilities, problem-solving skills and ability to think strategically
- Takes ownership of the work, successes and mistakes
- Very good communication skills
- Services and delivery expert
- Negotiation Expert
- Contract experience
- Commercial/analytical and engagement skills
Senior Strategic Buyer:
- English (fluent)
- Ability to network and build lasting relationships
- Internal stakeholder /supplier relationship management
- Strong ability to translate business requirements into RFx
- Very good analytical capabilities, problem-solving skills and ability to think strategically
- Takes ownership of the work, successes and mistakes
- Very good communication skills
- Services and delivery expert
- Negotiation Expert for Large and complex negotiations
What will you find being part of GEA?
- Exciting professional challenges with ample opportunities for development and training in a global operating environment.
- A work culture that promotes the spirit of innovation where our engineers create, develop and implement world-class solutions.
- We believe in delivering a true work experience in an equal opportunity environment that values difference and diversity.
- Market competitive salary and benefits complemented by flexible and autonomous work arrangements.
About GEA
GEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and a wide range of other process industries. Approximately 18,000 employees in more than 60 countries contribute significantly to GEA’s success – come and join them! We offer interesting and challenging tasks, a positive working environment in international teams and opportunities for personal development and growth in a global company.
GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will therefore receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, world view, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities are welcome and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified.
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