Onsite Project Procurement Lead

GEA Group; Galesville (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage from day one

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid holidays

Floating holiday

PTO 136 hours

401(k) 7% match

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Employee assistance program

HSA/FSA

Job summary

GEA Group is seeking a procurement professional to manage project purchases and supplier relations across onsite locations in the U.S. This role targets optimization of cost, timing, and deliverables for multiple projects.

You will work with cross‑functional teams, oversee supplier selection, contract terms, and performance tracking to drive savings and ensure on‑time execution. Onsite work at Galesville or Romeoville is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in procurement.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and drawings for project purchasing.
• ERP (SAP) / Procurement key user experiences / knowledge.
• Know-how of international contract management.

Responsibilities

• Processes orders for projects.
• Is accountable for project procurement performance objectives/targets and realizing project saving measures.
• Aligns project needs with Project Procurement Manager for larger projects.
• Manages the overall timeline regarding manufacturing, delivery, installation, and commissioning of all elements of the scope.
• Coordinates category specific scope within the projects with category managers and executes framework agreements.
• Works closely with Strategic Buyers and Project Procurement Managers implementing the category strategy.
• Executes supplier selection along project demands and identification of new suppliers.
• Contracts projected scope and preparing agreements on back to back basis.
• Runs tactical negotiations for project scope and RFQs; follow-up with suppliers; awarding decisions.
• Onboards the supplier base and updates data in systems.
• Communicates with suppliers on demand, volume and delivery times.

Skills

Procurement experience

Blueprint interpretation

Contract management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in economics, business or related field

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

GEA Group is seeking a procurement professional to manage project purchases and supplier relations across onsite locations in the U.S. This role targets optimization of cost, timing, and deliverables for multiple projects.

You will work with cross‑functional teams, oversee supplier selection, contract terms, and performance tracking to drive savings and ensure on‑time execution. Onsite work at Galesville or Romeoville is required.