Strategic Buyer Mechanical

GEA Germany GmbH; Colognola ai Colli; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

GEA Germany GmbH is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager (SAM) in Italy to drive supplier management, sourcing, and RfX activities across BUs. You will conduct negotiations, manage supplier risk, and ensure contract compliance, leveraging Ariba, S2P, and SAP. 5+ years in procurement required; fluency in English.

The role falls under the Italian Metalworking collective agreement; salary range €45,000–€55,000; occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• University degree in engineering or economics or similar.
• 5+ years of experience in procurement processes.
• Certification (optional).

Responsibilities

• Drive or support total cost reduction and supplier-led innovation initiatives.
• Run RfX, negotiations, and award decisions in line with strategy.
• Manage supplier risks and sustainability scorecards (Ecovadis).
• Create and process purchase orders as needed.
• Ensure adherence to procurement policies and contract management.

Skills

English fluent

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Procurement expertise

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Networking

Ownership mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or economics

Tools

Ariba

S2P

SAP

Job description

Are you ready to shape the future of sustainable industries? Join GEA and become part of a global team that’s driving innovation, excellence, and impact across the food, beverage, and process sectors. GEA is one of the leading suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and for a wide range of other process industries. Around 18,000 employees in over 60 countries contribute significantly to GEA’s success: 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 / Tasks

Strategy As part of category communities, is consulted on the category strategy definition by providing business feedback and visions from the entities/BUs/Functions that the role is supporting Sourcing Based on pre-alignment with category managers, either drives or supports total cost reduction, payment terms improvement & supplier-led innovation initiatives Supports Project procurement managers regarding sourcing activities (pre-sales and execution phase) Runs RfX, negotiations, and takes awarding decisions in line with both category & business strategy Monitors and strives for compliance adherence of relevant stakeholders to procurement processes & policies (Contract management, competitive bidding, sourcing, PR approval etc.) Supplier Management –for each vendor assigned to the role for Supplier Account Manager (SAM): Acts as last contact for escalations (cost, quality, service, compliance…) 1st contact for information about the main supplier account Monitor & manage supplier risks (e.g. within Ariba SRM, GEA Scorecard…) Owns the supplier roadmap / development plan Conducts business review meetings & leads the key negotiations (with relevant stakeholders) Owns sustainability scorecard in Ecovadis and other sustainability actions For preferred suppliers - Ensures systematic involvement in new projects/developments Supports qualification & implementation in new entities Monitor supplier capacity and/or lead times and take related actions accordingly When applicable - Maintains the main framework agreement (and/or NDA, COCSS v4) in Ariba CLM Purchasing Can create/process and follow up on purchase orders, as long as it remains a minor part of the weekly activities (80/20 approach)

Your Profile / Qualifications

University, bachelor’s degree in engineering or Economicsor similar experiences Procurement or Supply chain Certification (optional) 5+ years of experience in procurement processes Know-how contract management Cost analysis and management Cultural Awareness Experience with implementation of corporate procurement Work experience in complex organizations Negotiation experience Systems: Ariba, S2P, SAP English (fluent) Ability to network and build relationships Internal stakeholder /supplier relationship management Ability to translate business requirements into RFx Very good analytical capabilities, problem-solving skills and ability to think strategically Takes ownership of the work, successes and mistakes Very good communication skills Services and delivery expert Negotiation Expert Contract experience Commercial/analytical and engagement skills Availability for business travel

The position falls under the Italian National Collective Labour Agreement (CCNL) for the Metalworking Industry, with job classification and level to be defined based on the candidate’s experience and skills. The indicative gross annual salary range for this role is between €45,000 and €55,000, depending on experience, technical expertise, level of autonomy, and market alignment. The overall compensation package may also include variable components and additional company benefits, which will be discussed during the selection process.

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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.