Strategic buyer

This role is responsible for procurement within the GEA Homogenizer unit.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with category managers to implement procurement strategies
• Lead negotiations, manage RFQs, and make awarding decisions aligned with strategy
• Select and develop suppliers, identifying new opportunities for growth
• Resolve supplier issues (quality, delivery, service) with a proactive approach
• Partner with local procurement teams to optimize purchasing processes
• Monitor and communicate supplier performance
• Drive automation, digitalization, and tool improvements
• Ensure cost efficiency, availability, and innovation in procurement activities
• Guarantee compliance with procurement policies and statutory requirements
• Contribute to the Strategic Buyer Community in Italy, fostering teamwork and communication
• Adapt and implement catalogues and framework contracts at divisional/regional level

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Economics
• Experience in procurement processes
• Strong background in contract and quality management
• Solid expertise in cost analysis and management
• Experience in complex/matrix organizations and corporate procurement strategies
• Market analysis and supplier relationship management skills
• Fluent in English, with excellent analytical, problem‐solving, and strategic thinking abilities
• Strong negotiation, commercial, and interpersonal skills
• Availability for business travel
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Procurement/Supply Chain certification (Bonus)
• Technical drawing knowledge (Bonus)
• SAP Ariba/SAP experience (Bonus)

Benefits

• Truly international environment with diverse teams
• Opportunities for career growth and personal development
• Workplace that values innovation, sustainability, and excellence
• Employee well‐being, development, and empowerment as part of Top Employer certification