Job benefits
About the position
Your responsibilities and tasks
How you'll make an impact
Collaborate with category managers to implement procurement strategies
Lead negotiations, manage RFQs, and make awarding decisions aligned with strategy
Select and develop suppliers, identifying new opportunities for growth
Resolve supplier issues (quality, delivery, service) with a proactive approach
Partner with local procurement teams to optimize purchasing processes
Monitor and communicate supplier performance
Drive automation, digitalization, and tool improvements
Ensure cost efficiency, availability, and innovation in procurement activities
Guarantee compliance with procurement policies and statutory requirements
Contribute to the Strategic Buyer Community in Italy, fostering teamwork and communication
Adapt and implement catalogues and framework contracts at divisional/regional level
Key accountabilities
Business Impact: Shape procurement strategy and deliver measurable cost savings
Innovation & Change: Continuously improve procurement processes and drive efficiency
Decision-Making Power: Define local supplier strategies, control spend, and lead supply chain improvements
Communication partners
Internal: Supply Chain, Production, Engineering, Global Procurement
External: Suppliers
Your profile and qualifications
What sets you up for success
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Economics
Experience in procurement processes
Strong background in contract and quality management
Solid expertise in cost analysis and management
Experience in complex/matrix organizations and corporate procurement strategies
Market analysis and supplier relationship management skills
Fluent in English, with excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking abilities
Strong negotiation, commercial, and interpersonal skills
Availability for business travel
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
Bonus points if you have...
Procurement/Supply Chain certification
Technical drawing knowledge
SAP Ariba/SAP experience
What We Value
Highest standards of ethics, integrity, and professionalism
Positive, courteous, and collaborative approach with colleagues and suppliers
Ability to make independent decisions with minimal supervision
Team spirit, fairness, and goal-oriented mindset
Why GEA
Here, you’ll find:
A truly international environment with diverse teams
Opportunities for career growth and personal development
A workplace that values innovation, sustainability, and excellence
GEA is proudly certified as a Top Employer, confirming our commitment to employee well-being, development, and empowerment.
Ready to engineer a better world with us? Apply today and let’s build something extraordinary together.
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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GEA is certified as a Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute for Europe. We have high scores for Leadership, Ethics & Integrity and Sustainability.
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A world of opportunities
We’re a global industrial engineering company and one of the world’s largest systems suppliers for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical sectors, and many others. GEA offers exciting and diverse training and career opportunities around the world.
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About GEA
GEA’s heritage stretches back more than 140 years. Today, we operate in resilient customer industries with a dedicated workforce of more than 18,000 employees and conduct business with more than 150 countries.
