Senior Strategic Buyer

GEA is one of the world’s largest systems suppliers for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical sectors. Our portfolio includes machinery and plants as well as advanced process technology, components and comprehensive services. Used across diverse industries, they enhance the sustainability and efficiency of production processes globally.

Would you like to be part of our Team?

Responsibilities / Tasks

• Works closely with category managers of respective category and project procurement managers implementing the category strategy and linking it into the business 

• Adapts and implements catalogues and framework contracts on Divisional/ regional level in compliance with guidelines 

• Runs negotiations, manages RFQs, negotiations, 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 beverage industry construction and field installation projects: quotation, competitive bidding and procurement  

Your Profile / Qualifications

Educational Background  

• ​​University, bachelor’s degree in engineering or Economics  

• ​Procurement or Supply chain Certification (optional)​

Professional Knowledge and Experiences 

Strategic Buyer: 

 

• ​​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 ​ 

 

Senior Strategic Buyer: 

 

• 10+ years of experience in procurement processes 

• Profound background international contract management 

• Solid cost analysis and management experience 

• Inter-Cultural Sensitivity  

• Experience with implementation of corporate procurement  

• Work experience in complex organizations  

• Profound negotiation experience across the supplier markets 

• Market analysis experience 

• Systems: SAP Ariba, SAP CP  

Other Skills & Competencies  

Strategic Buyer: 

 

• ​​​English (fluent) 

• ​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 skills​ 

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​Senior Strategic Buyer:​ 

• ​​English (fluent) 

• ​Ability to network and build lasting relationships 

• ​Internal stakeholder /supplier relationship management 

• ​Strong 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 for Large and complex negotiations 

What will you find being part of GEA? 

 

• Exciting professional challenges with ample opportunities for development and training in a global operating environment. 
• A work culture that promotes the spirit of innovation where our engineers create, develop and implement world-class solutions. 
• We believe in delivering a true work experience in an equal opportunity environment that values difference and diversity. 
• Market competitive salary and benefits complemented by flexible and autonomous work arrangements. 

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