PJoin to apply for the strongStrategic Buyer OEM /strong role at strongGEA Group /strong. /ppIn this role, you will act as the first procurement point of contact for stakeholders involved in projects supported by your team. /ph3Responsibilities / Tasks /h3h3Sourcing /h3ulliManage tactical sourcing activities for supported projects within agreed thresholds with procurement leadership or category managers. /liliHandle low-spend contracting with vendors, focusing on general terms conditions or simplified agreements within the category strategy scope. /liliEnsure project adherence to category strategies and utilization of preferred suppliers. /li /ulh3Purchase Requisition, Purchasing Order Processing /h3ulliProcess purchase requisitions and orders; follow up on order confirmations and expedite as necessary. /liliResolve issues with requestors and suppliers; provide feedback to procurement leaders regarding requisitions outside framework agreements. /liliServe as the primary contact for vendors in daily operations. /li /ulh3Invoice Processing Master Data Management /h3ulliSupport invoice mismatch resolution, based on entity setup. /liliMaintain local vendor and raw material master data as needed. /li /ulh3Project Interactions /h3ulliCoordinate with project management, engineering, and planning teams to capture relevant procurement inputs. /liliRequest sourcing support from strategic buyers and category managers for relevant scopes. /liliParticipate early in sales phases and in later project stages, sharing procurement updates through various project forums. /liliCollaborate with logistics teams to monitor risks, costs, and lead times related to transport and import/export activities. /li /ulh3Your Profile / Qualifications /h3ulliMinimum 3 years of procurement experience. /liliProficiency with ERP systems (SAP) and procurement processes. /liliKnowledge of international contract management and negotiation. /liliExperience in implementing corporate procurement strategies and working within complex organizational structures. /liliStrong analytical, strategic, and tactical thinking skills. /liliFluent in English; excellent communication and intercultural skills. /liliAbility to build relationships across sites and work effectively in a matrix organization. /li /ulh3Additional Information /h3pIf interested, please click 'apply' to access our guided application process. /ph3Seniority level /h3pNot Applicable /ph3Employment type /h3pFull-time /ph3Job function /h3pPurchasing and Supply Chain /ph3Industries /h3pIndustrial Machinery Manufacturing, Machinery Manufacturing, Food and Beverage Manufacturing /ppReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at GEA Group by 2x. /ppGet notified about new Strategic Buyer jobs in strongSala Baganza, Emilia-Romagna, Italy /strong. /p #J-18808-Ljbffr