Indirect Strategic Buyer - maternity cover
Türkiye, Izmir
Job benefits
Your responsibilities and tasks
The Strategic Buyer will oversee the assigned respective category to support the business on procurement activities.
Works closely with category managers of respective category and project procurement managers implementing the category strategy and linking it into the business
Develop and implement strategic sourcing for spare parts and performance initiatives
Adapts and implements catalogues and framework contracts on Divisional/ regional level in compliance with guidelines
Runs negotiations, manages RFQs, 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 food, dairy, or beverage industry as well as construction and field installation projects: quotation, competitive bidding and procurement
Your profile and qualifications
Education and Experience:
University, bachelor’s degree (optional)
Procurement or Supply chain Certification (optional)
5 years' 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, ERP systems experience
Personal Competencies:
- Fluent in spoken and written English. Only applications submitted in English will be considered
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 skill
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.
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