North America Procurement Leader

GEA Germany GmbH; Oakdale (MN); On-site; USD 130,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness incentive program

Employee Assistance Program

Health Savings/ Spending Accounts

Job summary

GEA Group seeks an accomplished procurement leader to manage day-to-day procurement and regional strategies across a global cluster. You will drive supplier relationships, performance, and cost reductions while ensuring policy compliance and alignment with corporate standards.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Project Management and Finance to optimize material flow, inventory, and working capital, influencing strategic sourcing and digital transformation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Lead procurement in complex, global organizations.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP) and Ariba.
• Strong contract management and supplier negotiations.
• Proven ability to drive cost reduction and transformation.
• Deep understanding of logistics and supply/demand planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day procurement and supply chain operations in the cluster.
• Execute regional procurement strategies and ensure policy compliance.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance improvement.
• Support project teams with sourcing strategies and delivery commitments.
• Drive KPI reporting and cross-functional collaboration.
• Coordinate logistics, warehousing, and international trade activities.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Strategic sourcing

Cost reduction

Contract negotiations

Global sourcing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP ERP

Ariba

S2P platforms

Job description

GEA Group seeks an accomplished procurement leader to manage day-to-day procurement and regional strategies across a global cluster. You will drive supplier relationships, performance, and cost reductions while ensuring policy compliance and alignment with corporate standards.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Project Management and Finance to optimize material flow, inventory, and working capital, influencing strategic sourcing and digital transformation initiatives.