Project Buyer

GEA Group; Wisconsin; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

12 paid holidays and 136 hours PTO

401(k) employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Employee Assistance Program

Health Savings Account

Job summary

GEA Group in the United States seeks a seasoned Procurement professional to drive project purchasing across multiple sites, including Galesville, WI and Romeoville, IL. You will coordinate supplier selection, negotiate terms, and manage timelines from manufacturing through commissioning.

Required 5+ years in procurement, SAP ERP experience, and knowledge of contract management. This full-time onsite role offers strong career growth, tuition reimbursement, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• University degree in economics, business education or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of procurement experience.
• Ability to read blueprints, specs, and drawings for project purchasing.
• ERP (SAP) procurement knowledge.
• Knowledge of international contract management.

Responsibilities

• Processes orders for projects.
• Manages project procurement performance and savings.
• Coordinates scope with managers and executes framework agreements.
• Plans manufacturing, delivery, installation, and commissioning timelines.
• Collaborates with category managers and strategic buyers.
• Negotiates for project scope and manages RFQs.
• Tracks delivery and invoice performance.

Skills

Procurement

SAP ERP

Contract management

Blueprint interpretation

Supplier management

Negotiation

Project procurement

Education

Bachelor's degree in economics or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

GEA Group, founded in Germany in 1881, is a global leader in engineering solutions, serving industries such as food and beverage, pharma, dairy, and more. With over 18,000 employees worldwide and a strong U.S. presence since 1929, GEA combines the heritage of a well-established company with the innovation of a forward-thinking industry leader. At GEA, we're not just building equipment, we're building lasting careers with an average employee tenure range from 5 to over 11+ years, reflecting the strong culture, growth opportunities, and support we provide.

Working at GEA Group has significant benefits:

• Start strong - Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins on your first day
• Recharge and refresh - Enjoy 12 paid holidays, including a flexible floating holiday, and 136 hours of PTO to relax or explore
• Invest in your future - A 7% 401(k) employer match helps grow your retirement savings faster
• Keep learning - Take advantage of tuition reimbursement to further your education or skillset
• Live well - Our wellness incentive program rewards healthy habits
• Get support when you need it - Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal or professional guidance
• Save smart - Flexible Health Savings and Spending Accounts to manage out-of-pocket expenses

Your responsibilities and tasks

THIS ROLE WILL BE 100% ONSITE AT OUR GALESVILLE, WI OR ROMEOVILLE, IL (WEBER RD.) LOCATIONS. Please note that if you work from our Romeoville location, travel to our Galesville location will be often.

• 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 (different thresholds apply for the respective divisions)
• Manages the overall timeline regarding manufacturing, delivery, installation, and commissioning of all elements of the scope (in collaboration with Project Procurement Manager if applicable)
• Coordinates category specific scope within the projects with the category managers and executes upon framework agreements
• Works closely with Strategic Buyers and Project Procurement Managers implementing the category strategy (prices, terms, conditions) under consideration of individual project/business need
• Executes supplier selection along project demands and identification of new suppliers for specific demands involving the Strategic Buyer (and Category Manager) if project requests to deviate from category strategies
• Contracts projected scope and preparing agreements on back to back basis under consideration of cash flow and commercial risk (advance payment guarantees, performance guarantees, …)
• Runs tactical negotiations for project scope, manages RFQs, targeting for project savings, follow-up with suppliers, takes awarding decisions in line with existing category strategies
• Managing Claims with suppliers along the project lifecycle
• Monitors performance of suppliers, and shares with procurement stakeholders
• Onboards the supplier base, manages and updates data in systems
• Communicates with suppliers on demand, volume and delivery times, commercial terms, reduction of transaction cost, etc.
• Direct involvement in and solving of issues with suppliers (e.g., quality, delivery and service issues), etc.
• Clarifies issues with requestors and suppliers
• Tracks delivery and invoice performance

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Follows set processes and performs repeating tasks
• Delivers within given procurement strategies
• Provides suggestions for improvement within scope of work
• Provides lessons learned from projects to categories
• Predominantly communicates with external partners
• Internal customers: Engineering & Project Management, Supply Chain Functions in Divisions and BU s, Sales, Strategic Buyers (Category Managers), Legal & Compliance Organization
• Implements industrial standards and best practices
• Realizes cost and cash saving potential

Your profile and qualifications

Educational Background

• University, bachelor's degree in economics, business education or related field OR equivalent experience in project procurement.

Professional Knowledge and Experiences

• 5+ years of experience in procurement
• Must have the 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

The typical base pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $70,000 - $80,000 per year. GEA Group has different base pay ranges for different work locations within the United States. The pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for the position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications, and other job-related reasons. You may be eligible for additional rewards, such as discretionary bonus (based on eligibility) and/or equity awards.

Please note: This position is based in the United States and does not offer visa or work sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.

GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will therefore receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, world view, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities are welcome and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified.

About GEA

GEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and a wide range of other process industries. Approximately 18,000 employees in more than 60 countries contribute significantly to GEA's success - come and 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.

GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will therefore receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, world view, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities are welcome and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified.

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