Operational Buyer - Sourcing Specialist

GEA Group; Søborg; Remote; DKK 520,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

GEA Group is a global technology company and a leading supplier of systems and solutions for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. The Sourcing Specialist will own supplier agreements and the commercial setup for components and services supporting engineering projects and production activities, based in Søborg, Denmark with limited travel.

You will work with Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, Engineering, Project Management and Quality to turn negotiated terms into practical

Qualifications

• Experience independently managing a smaller category or tactical sourcing.
• Ownership of supplier negotiations and agreement implementation.
• Structured approach to supplier follow-up and commercial data.
• Strong stakeholder management and English communication skills.
• Education or practical experience; experience with technical sourcing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own supplier agreements and price lists.
• Run RFQs, evaluate offers and negotiate commercial terms.
• Collect and validate commercial supplier data for ERP.
• Align ordering, confirmation and invoicing with suppliers to support efficiency.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to prioritise requirements and follow agreements through to implementation.

Skills

Supplier negotiations

ERP data management

Stakeholder communication

Technical sourcing

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

GEA is a global technology company and one of the world's leading suppliers of systems and solutions for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. With more than 18,000 employees worldwide, we develop technologies that help our customers improve productivity, efficiency and sustainability.We are looking for a Sourcing Specialist to take ownership of supplier agreements and commercial setup for components and services supporting our engineering projects and production activities.

Your responsibilities and tasks

You will work independently while collaborating closely with colleagues in Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, Engineering, Project Management and Quality. Strong supplier relationships and the ability to turn agreed terms into practical improvements will be central to your success. You will manage a defined supplier portfolio and turn supplier negotiations into practical agreements, accurate ERP data and more efficient purchasing processes.

More specifically, you will:

• Own supplier agreements and price lists.
• Run RFQs, evaluate offers and negotiate commercial terms.
• Collect and validate commercial supplier data for implementation in our ERP system.
• Align ordering, confirmation and invoicing processes with suppliers to support efficiency and automation.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to prioritise requirements and follow agreements through to implementation.

The position is based in Søborg, Denmark, with limited travel to suppliers and project sites.

Your profile and qualifications

You are a commercially minded procurement professional who works independently, creates structure and follows through. You build strong supplier relationships and are comfortable with both negotiations and the detailed work needed to make agreements function in practice.

We imagine that you bring:

• Experience independently managing a smaller category, commercial supplier contracts or tactical sourcing assignments.
• Demonstrated ownership of supplier negotiations and agreement implementation.
• A structured approach to supplier follow-up, commercial data and ERP systems.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills in English.
• Relevant education or practical experience; experience with technical sourcing or project-driven organisations is an advantage.

What you can expect from us

• Ownership of a defined supplier portfolio and its commercial setup.
• Responsibility for negotiations, agreements and implementation.
• Close collaboration with skilled colleagues across functions.
• Opportunities to improve supplier collaboration and procurement processes.
• Competitive salary and benefits.

About GEA

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.

GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will therefore receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, world view, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities are welcome and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified.

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