Project Buyer

GEA Germany GmbH; Alcobendas; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance plan

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working model

Job summary

GEA Germany GmbH in Alcobendas seeks a Project Buyer on a fixed-term basis to link Procurement, PM, Engineering and suppliers, aligning sourcing with project goals. You will drive cost optimization, manage supplier interactions and support the transformation of procurement processes in a dynamic international environment.

The role offers a hybrid working model (up to two days remote), a competitive package, and opportunities to operate across global projects within a leading process-technology

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required; PM training a plus.
• Minimum 5 years in direct/indirect procurement and project procurement.
• Strong contract management, negotiation and cost analysis skills.
• Experience with S2P systems (SAP Ariba, CP, MRP).
• Ability to lead procurement in complex international projects.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary procurement interface for Project Management, Engineering, Planning and Controlling.
• Capture scope of supply, organization chart, equipment list, budget, preferred vendors, and requirements.
• Coordinate sourcing with Strategic Buyers and Category Managers.
• Support Make-or-Buy decisions and early sales/proposals.
• Collaborate with Logistics on transport costs, lead times and import/export constraints.
• Ensure procurement processes including bidding, PR/PO, contracts and approvals are followed.

Skills

Fluent Spanish

Fluent English

Education

Engineering degree

Project Management training

Tools

SAP Ariba

MRP

Job description

Responsibilities / Tasks

We are looking for a Project Buyer to join our team in Alcobendas on a fixed-term basis. In this role, you will act as a key link between Procurement, Project Management, Engineering, and suppliers, ensuring that sourcing activities, commercial objectives, and project requirements are aligned. From supplier management and cost optimization to supporting strategic transformation initiatives, you will play an important role in delivering value across the entire project lifecycle in a dynamic international environment.

Project Procurement Coordination & Execution

• Serve as the primary procurement interface for Project Management, Engineering, Planning, and Controlling.
• Capture key project inputs: scope of supply, organization chart, equipment list, budget, preferred vendors, and special technical/commercial requirements.
• Coordinate sourcing activities with Strategic Buyers and Category Managers.
• Ensure Procurement participation in Make-or-Buy decisions.
• Support early sales/proposal phases and provide updates in weekly calls, stage-gates, and SteerCo meetings.
• Collaborate with Logistics to track transport risks, import/export constraints, costs, and lead times.

Project Procurement Execution & Commercial Management

• Support the development and execution of the Project Procurement Plan (PPP) for assigned projects.
• Drive project-specific cost optimization, savings opportunities, risk mitigation, and lead-time adherence.
• Manage day-to-day supplier interaction and follow up on quotations, purchase orders, deliveries, and commercial topics.
• Ensure compliance with Procurement processes, including competitive bidding, PR/PO processes, contracts, approvals, and preferred supplier requirements.
• Support efficient resolution of procurement-related operational issues during project execution.
• Ensure that project procurement activities are aligned with applicable category strategies and global Procurement policies.

Indirect Procurement Support and coordinate Indirect Procurement activities across the cluster

• Manage sourcing activities including supplier identification, RFQs, commercial evaluation, negotiation, and supplier selection.
• Ensure the use of preferred suppliers, framework agreements, and negotiated commercial conditions in line with Procurement policies.
• Support internal stakeholders in defining requirements and identifying cost optimization and standardization opportunities.
• Coordinate with relevant Category Managers and Procurement stakeholders to ensure alignment with global and regional category strategies.
• Support supplier performance, contract, and commercial issue management as required.

Transform360 / SAP Migration Support

• Support Procurement colleagues during the transition, helping to ensure business continuity and effective adoption of new processes and ways of working.
• Coordinate Procurement-related activities and requirements arising from the migration, working closely with impacted stakeholders.
• Support the resolution and follow-up of Procurement process issues, data requirements, and operational topics related to the migration.
• Contribute to testing, implementation, and stabilization activities from a Procurement business perspective.
• Capture lessons learned and support the transition from temporary migration activities into stable operational processes.

Your Profile / Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering; Project Management training is a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in direct/indirect procurement and project procurement within complex international environments.
• Strong background in contract management, negotiations, cost analysis, and supplier management.
• Experience with S2P systems (SAP Ariba, CP, MRP).
• Proven ability to lead procurement in project environments and manage multiple stakeholders.
• Fluent Spanish & English.
• Strong analytical, commercial, and strategic thinking ability.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to translate project requirements into RFx.
• Relationship building, change management, ownership mindset, and intercultural sensitivity.
• Ability to engage with senior/executive stakeholders.

We offer:

• Fixed-term contract
• Attractive compensation package
• Private health insurance plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible working hours and a hybrid working model (up to two days per week remote)
• 23 days of vacation per year
• Great work environment as part of a collaborative team
• Continuous internal training and career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally
• The opportunity to join a company recognized as a Top Employer 2026

GEA is one of the largest suppliers of process technology for the food industry and a wide range of other industries. The international technology group focuses on process technology and components for sophisticated production processes in various end-user markets.