Procurement May 25, 2025 Operational & Process Excellence CEE Cluster Wien , Austria

GEA Group; Wien; Vor Ort; EUR 45 000 - 65 000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

GEA Group is looking for a skilled professional in the procurement function to manage standards and processes across the CEE cluster. The ideal candidate will have a degree in economics or a related field, proficient in both German and English, and possess experience in procurement and supply chain management. Join GEA, a leading employer recognized for its commitment to sustainability and diversity and enjoy diverse training and career opportunities worldwide.

Qualifikationen

• Relevant experience in procurement or supply chain management.
• Knowledge of Eastern European languages is an advantage.
• Attention to detail.

Aufgaben

• Define and implement group-wide standards and processes.
• Act as local procurement function in the cluster.
• Consolidate supplier base and conduct negotiations.

Kenntnisse

Proficiency in German

Proficiency in English

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Ausbildung

Degree in economics, supply chain, or a related field

Tools

SAP

Advanced MS Office

Jobbeschreibung

Operational & Process Excellence CEE Cluster

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.

Responsibilities:

• Define and implement group-wide standards, policies, processes, and internal controls for the cluster.
• Act as the local procurement function in the cluster, aligned with corporate procurement.
• Serve as the first point of contact for vendors and corporate procurement.
• Implement administration processes and operational excellence best practices in compliance with GEA and local legislation.
• Manage 3rd Party Purchasing activities.
• Consolidate the supplier base at the cluster level and conduct negotiations on price, terms, and conditions.
• Handle leasing topics (e.g., company cars) within the CEE cluster.
• Support legal entities in the cluster in identifying and implementing cost savings.
• Optimize administration and operational processes in the cluster.
• Coordinate key commercial activities with relevant stakeholders (e.g., negotiations).

Qualifications:

• Degree in economics, supply chain, or a related field.
• Proficiency in German and English; knowledge of an Eastern European language (Bulgarian, Hungarian, etc.) is an advantage.
• Relevant experience in procurement or supply chain management.
• Experience with procurement tools (SAP or similar) and data analysis is desirable.
• Advanced MS Office skills.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, attention to detail, and proactive problem-solving abilities.

GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, nationality, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as required by law. Applicants with disabilities are welcome and will receive special consideration if qualified.

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GEA is certified as a Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute for Europe, with high scores for Leadership, Ethics & Integrity, and Sustainability.

A world of opportunities

As a global industrial engineering company and one of the largest systems suppliers for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical sectors, GEA offers diverse training and career opportunities worldwide. With a heritage spanning over 140 years, GEA operates in resilient customer industries with more than 18,000 employees across over 150 countries.

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