Strategic Buyer
Italy, Parma
Benefícios do cargo
Oportunidades de emprego
Suas responsabilidades e tarefas:
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
Seu perfil e qualificações:
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.
Sobre a GEA
A GEA é um dos maiores fornecedores do setor de processamento de alimentos e bebidas e de uma ampla gama de outros setores de processamento. Aproximadamente os 18.000 funcionários em mais de 60 países contribuem de maneira significativa para o sucesso da GEA. Venha e junte-se a nós! Nós oferecemos tarefas interessantes e desafiadoras, um ambiente de trabalho positivo em equipes internacionais e oportunidades de desenvolvimento e crescimento pessoal numa empresa global.
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A GEA é certificada como Empregador de excelência pelo Top Employers Institute for Europe. Temos pontuações altas em Liderança, Ética e Integridade e Sustentabilidade.
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Um mundo de oportunidades
Somos uma empresa global de engenharia industrial e um dos maiores fornecedores de sistemas do mundo para os setores de alimentos, bebidas e farmacêutico, entre muitos outros. A GEA oferece oportunidades de carreira e treinamentos interessantes e diversificadas em todo o mundo.
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Sobre a GEA
A herança da GEA remonta a mais de 140 anos. Hoje, operamos em setores de clientes tenazes com uma força de trabalho dedicada de mais de 18.000 funcionários e fazemos negócios em mais de 150 países.
