Processes purchase orders and follows expediting processClarifies issues with suppliersCommunicates with suppliers regarding demand, volume and delivery times, reduction of transaction cost, etc.Executes purchasing processes following guiding principles from category managementSupports Finance with invoice verificationOnboards the supplier base, manages and updates data in systemsExecutes purchasing processes based on framework agreementsFollows processes, guidelines and procurement policiesStrives for automation and digitalization practices and tool improvementEnsures cost, availability, innovation, and quality within the sourcing plan creation and executionEnsures compliance with procurement processes, policies and other statutory requirements within categoryAccountable for agreed KPIs and their reportingPrice lists managementCoordinates, manages and controls materials shipmentsInteracts with Vendors, Production, QA, Production Planner, Shipping, Technical Dept. and other company colleagues to ensure constant information and material availabilitySuppliers management to fulfill on time delivery KPIDevelopment of relationships between GEA and business partnersImplement industrial standards and best practicesFocus on continuous improvement and efficiencyAnalyse and proactive use of Materials Requirements Program (MRP) and other systems to determine raw materials / Items needs for production / spare partsYour Profile / QualificationsExperience in operational procurement rolesEssential ability to work in team, even in a stressful environmentGood knowledge of ERP system (SAP preferred)Work experience in complex organizations (welcome)Negotiation experience (welcome)Cost and data analysisExposure to manufacturing / service operationsFinancial and Business understandingAnalytical skillsAbility to work in matrix organizationTakes ownership of the work, successes and failuresGood interpersonal and communication skillsMS Office good knowledgeKnowledge of shipping, customs clearance and logistic process (welcome)Availability to short business trip
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