Strategic Procurement Leader: Build Sourcing Excellence

GEA Process Engineering; Gladsaxe Kommune; On-site; DKK 1,400,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Continuous personnel development (e-le

Free day to volunteer

Job summary

GEA seeks an experienced Director of Strategic Procurement to lead and mature its Søborg team. You will shape category strategies, manage a six-person team, and drive cost optimization while aligning with global procurement goals.

You will build robust supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure governance and sustainability across regions, partnering with R&D and business stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience within Strategic Procurement.
• At least 5 years of people leadership experience.
• Proven track record of developing and maturing Strategic Procurement functions.
• Strong experience in supplier management, contract negotiations, and global sourcing.
• Strong financial acumen and change management capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trust across functions and organizational levels.
• Fluency in English; additional language skills are considered an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Strategic Procurement team, including coaching, mentoring, and capability building.
• Develop and implement category strategies for both Direct and Indirect spend in alignment with overall GEA procurement strategies.
• Own and develop relationships with external suppliers and internal GEA workshops.
• Drive supplier development with focus on technical capabilities, quality, delivery performance, sustainability, and cost competitiveness.
• Lead contract negotiations and commercial agreements across global supplier markets.
• Drive supplier innovation in collaboration with R&D and business stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance, governance, and sustainability requirements are embedded in supplier relationships.
• Lead cross-functional procurement initiatives and secure alignment on sourcing priorities.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Procurement

Supplier management

Contract negotiations

Global sourcing

Financial acumen

Change management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Strategic mindset

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field

Job description

GEA seeks an experienced Director of Strategic Procurement to lead and mature its Søborg team. You will shape category strategies, manage a six-person team, and drive cost optimization while aligning with global procurement goals.

You will build robust supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure governance and sustainability across regions, partnering with R&D and business stakeholders.