Offre d’emploi
Vos responsabilités et vos tâches :
As Global Category Manager, you will own the global strategy for Automation & Electrical Items and translate market intelligence into tangible value for the organization.
Key responsibilities include:
Strategy & Market Intelligence
- Define and continuously develop the global category strategy for Automation & Electrical Items
- Analyze global market trends, supply base dynamics, pricing, volumes, and product developments
- Provide structured global market overviews and insights to internal stakeholders
Sourcing & Supplier Management
- Lead large and strategic RFQs and negotiate regional and global framework agreements
- Conduct negotiations on prices, terms, and conditions at global and regional level
- Conclude framework agreements in close cooperation with Legal and Compliance
- Manage and further develop strategic supplier relationships, focusing on cost, quality, availability, and innovation
- Consolidate and optimize the global/regional supplier base
Cost & Value Optimization
- Assess and manage Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) across the category
- Independently identify cost‑saving opportunities, including price and technical comparisons
- Lead cross‑functional projects to realize sustainable savings and process improvements
- Track savings development across divisions and implement countermeasures in case of deviations
Stakeholder & Project Leadership
- Act as an interface between vendors, procurement, and engineering
- Coordinate closely with divisions, business units, and legal entities worldwide
- Support local organizations in negotiations and implementation of savings initiatives
- Plan and facilitate workshops with suppliers and internal experts to unlock additional value and innovation
- Monitor and steer category spend toward preferred suppliers
Votre profil et vos qualifications :
Educational Background
- University degree (Bachelor or higher) in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar
- Project Management qualification is a strong plus
Professional Knowledge & Experience
- 5+ years of experience in procurement/category management
- Proven contract management experience
- Must have strong technical and market knowledge of Automation and Electrical Panels
- Experience working in global, matrix and centralized procurement organizations
- Solid background in global negotiations and supplier management
- Strong project management and change implementation skills
- High cultural awareness and experience working internationally
Other Skills & Competencies
- Fluent in English; German and/or Spanish are a plus
- Ability to lead and influence international and cross‑cultural teams
- Strong stakeholder management and networking skills
- Strategic mindset with excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities
- Comfortable working in complex matrix environments
- High level of ownership, accountability, and reliability
- Clear, confident, and convincing communication style
We offer:
- Attractive compensation package aligned with experience, responsibilities, and international exposure
- Private health insurance plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible working hours and a hybrid working model (up to two days per week remote)
- 23 days of vacation per year
- Great work environment as part of a collaborative team
- Continuous internal training and career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally
- The opportunity to join a company recognized as a Top Employer 2026
À propos de GEA
GEA est un des premiers fournisseurs de l’industrie agroalimentaire et d’un vaste éventail d’autres industries de process. Ses quelques 18 000 collaborateurs dans plus de 60 pays contribuent largement au succès de GEA : rejoignez-les ! Nous proposons des tâches intéressantes et stimulantes, un environnement de travail positif dans des équipes internationales et des opportunités de développement personnel et d’évolution dans une entreprise mondiale.
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GEA est certifié « Top Employer » (Meilleur employeur) en Europe par le Top Employers Institute. Nous sommes très bien notés dans, en particulier, les catégories Leadership, Éthique et Intégrité, et Développement durable.
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Un monde de possibilités
Nous sommes une société internationale de génie industriel et l’un des plus premiers fournisseurs de systèmes au monde pour les secteurs de l’alimentation, des boissons et des produits pharmaceutiques, et de nombreuses autres industries. GEA offre des opportunités de carrière et de formation extrêmement diversifiées et intéressantes dans le monde entier.
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À propos de GEA
GEA doit son visage actuel à l’évolution qui est la sienne depuis plus de 140 ans. Nous opérons aujourd’hui dans des secteurs résilients avec plus de 18 000 collaborateurs engagés et travaillons avec plus de 150 pays.
