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/ph3Responsibilities / Tasks /h3h3Strategy /h3pAs 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 /ph3Sourcing /h3ulliBased on pre-alignment with category managers, either drives or supports total cost reduction, payment terms improvement supplier-led innovation initiatives /liliSupports Project procurement managers regarding sourcing activities (pre-sales and execution phase) /liliRuns RfX, negotiations, and takes awarding decisions in line with both category business strategy /liliMonitors and strives for compliance adherence of relevant stakeholders to procurement processes policies (Contract management, competitive bidding, sourcing, PR approval etc.) /li /ulh3Supplier Management - for each vendor assigned to the role for Supplier Account Manager (SAM): /h3ulliActs as last contact for escalations (cost, quality, service, compliance...) /lili1st contact for information about the main supplier account /liliMonitor manage supplier risks (e.g. within Ariba SRM, GEA Scorecard...) /liliOwns the supplier roadmap / development plan /liliConducts business review meetings leads the key negotiations (with relevant stakeholders)



/liliOwns sustainability scorecard in Ecovadis and other sustainability actions /liliFor preferred suppliers - Ensures systematic involvement in new projects/developments /liliSupports qualification implementation in new entities /liliMonitor supplier capacity and/or lead times and take related actions accordingly /liliWhen applicable - Maintains the main framework agreement (and/or NDA, COCSS v4) in Ariba CLM /li /ulh3Purchasing /h3ulliCan create/process and follow up on purchase orders, as long as it remains a minor part of the weekly activities ****** approach) /li /ulh3Your Profile / Qualifications /h3ulliUniversity, bachelor's degree in engineering or Economics or similar experiences /liliProcurement or Supply chain Certification (optional) /lili5+ years of experience in procurement processes /liliKnow-how contract management /liliCost analysis and management /liliCultural Awareness /liliExperience with implementation of corporate procurement /liliWork experience in complex organizations /liliNegotiation experience /liliSystems: Ariba, S2P, SAP /liliEnglish (fluent) /liliAbility to network and build relationships /liliInternal stakeholder /supplier relationship management /liliAbility to translate business requirements into RFx /liliVery good analytical capabilities, problem-solving skills and ability to think strategically /liliTakes ownership of the work, successes and mistakes /liliVery good communication skills /liliServices and delivery expert /liliNegotiation Expert /liliContract experience /liliCommercial/analytical and engagement skills /liliAvailability for business travel /li /ulpThe 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.
/ppThe 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.
/ppThe overall compensation package may also include variable components and additional company benefits, which will be discussed during the selection process.
/ppGEA is proudly certified as a Top Employer, confirming our commitment to employee well-being, development, and empowerment.
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