Strategic Buyer

GEA Group•Hudson, NH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

GEA Group, founded in Germany in 1881, is a global leader in engineering solutions, serving industries such as food and beverage, pharma, and dairy. With over 18,000 employees worldwide and a strong U.S. presence since 1929, GEA combines the heritage of a well-established company with the innovation of a forward-thinking industry leader. At GEA, we’re not just building equipment, we’re building lasting careers with an average employee tenure range from 8 + years, reflecting the strong culture, growth opportunities, and support we provide. GEA Group, located in Hudson, WI, is searching for a Strategic Buyer to join our team! The Strategic Buyer will oversee the assigned respective category to support the business on procurement activities. Works closely with category managers of respective category and project procurement managers implementing the category strategy and linking it into the business. 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.

Requirements

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 skill
Procurement or Supply chain Certification (optional)
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, ERP systems experience
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

University, bachelor’s degree (optional)
Experience preferred in food, dairy, or beverage industry as well as construction and field installation projects: quotation, competitive bidding and procurement

Responsibilities

Develop and implement strategic sourcing for spare parts and performance initiatives
Adapts and implements catalogues and framework contracts on Divisional/ regional level in compliance with guidelines
Runs negotiations, manages RFQs, 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