Adjust your language and country setting 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. 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? Your responsibilities and tasks: - Process purchase orders - Clarifies issues with requestors and suppliers - Verifies contract terms (pricing, delivery, payment terms), delivery and invoice performance tracking - Communicates with suppliers on demand, volume and delivery times, reduction of transaction cost, etc. - Sources for requests following guiding principles from category management for prices, terms and conditions - Contracts limited to general T&C; or simplified agreements within scope of category strategy - Executes transactions (admin work) based on the templates - Tracks delivery and invoice performance - Onboards the supplier base, manages and updates data in systems - Executes upon-framework agreements - Follows processes, guidelines and Procurement policies - 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 agreed KPIs and their reporting Your profile and qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or related field - Strong negotiation skills and experience in supplier relationship management. - ERP SAP / Procurement key user experiences / knowledge - Contract management experience is essential - Work experience in complex organizations - Negotiation experience welcomed - Cost analysis - Exposure to manufacturing/service operations - Financial and Business understanding - Analytical capabilities - Ability to work in matrix organization - Takes ownership of the work, successes and mistakes 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. GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will therefore receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, world view, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities are welcome and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified. GEA careers Join a top employer GEA is certified as a Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute for Europe. We have high scores for Leadership, Ethics & Integrity and Sustainability. GEA careers 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. 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. Stay in touch with GEA innovations and stories by signing up for news from GEA. We are here to help! With just a few details we will be able to respond to your inquiry. 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. GEA is listed in the German MDAX and the STOXX Europe 600 Index and is also among the companies comprising the DAX 50 ESG and MSCI Global Sustainability Indices. Adjust your language and country setting #J-18808-Ljbffr