Ph3Experteer Overview /h3pIn this role you will shape procurement strategy for GEA’s Parma operations, collaborating with category managers to drive value and supplier excellence. You’ll lead negotiations, manage RFQs, and guide supplier selection to support cost efficiency and innovation. You’ll develop suppliers, resolve issues, and advance automation and digital tools within a local and cross-functional procurement context. This is an opportunity to contribute to a sustainable, globally connected company and to grow within a top employer that values innovation and collaboration. /ph3Retribuzione / Benefits /h3ulliCollaborate with category managers to implement procurement strategies /liliLead negotiations, manage RFQs, and award decisions /liliSelect and develop suppliers; identify growth opportunities /liliResolve supplier issues (quality, delivery, service) proactively /liliPartner with local procurement teams to optimize purchasing processes /liliMonitor and communicate supplier performance /liliDrive automation, digitalization, and tool improvements /liliEnsure cost efficiency, availability, and innovation in procurement /liliAdapt and implement catalogs and framework contracts at divisional/regional level /li /ulh3Responsabilità /h3ulliBachelor’s degree in Engineering or Economics /liliExperience in procurement processes /liliStrong background in contract and quality management /liliSolid expertise in cost analysis and management /liliExperience in complex/matrix organizations and corporate procurement strategies /liliMarket analysis and supplier relationship management skills /liliFluent in English, with analytical, problem‑solving, and strategic thinking abilities /liliStrong negotiation, commercial, and interpersonal skills /liliAvailability for business travel /liliAdvanced Excel and PowerPoint skills /li /ulh3Requisiti fondamentali /h3ulliinternational environment /lilicareer growth and personal development /lilivalues innovation, sustainability, and excellence /liliTop Employer certified /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr