About the position
Your responsibilities and tasks
Scope of Responsibilities / Role
- Analyze and develop supplier markets while maintaining an optimal cost structure.
- Implement the sourcing strategy for the indirect materials category.
- Drive cost‑reduction initiatives in collaboration with other departments.
- Create purchase orders and prepare delivery schedules.
- Prepare tender documentation and participate in bidding processes.
- Take part in negotiations with suppliers.
- Support supplier evaluation processes.
- Actively contribute to purchasing projects.
- Report selected key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Closely cooperate with the Bydgoszcz plant as well as production sites in Germany.
- Work within a global matrix structure, ensuring effective implementation of agreed changes.
Personal Competencies and Working Style
- Strong independence and excellent work organization.
- Team-oriented approach, strong communication abilities, and openness to collaboration.
- Assertiveness — ability to effectively introduce and reinforce changes within a global matrix environment.
- Openness to communication and cooperation in a multicultural setting.
- Ability to work both with the local team in Bydgoszcz and colleagues in Germany.
Your profile and qualifications
- University degree, preferably in logistics or production management.
- At least one year of experience in strategic purchasing — we are seeking a candidate already experienced in purchasing.
- Experience in conducting purchasing negotiations.
- Very good command of English (daily international communication); German language skills are a strong advantage.
- Strong MS Office skills, especially Excel.
- SAP knowledge is an asset.
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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