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

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interesting and challenging tasks, a positive working environment in international teams, and opportunities for personal development and growth in a global company. Sourcing 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.) Acts as last contact for escalations (cost, quality, service, compliance...) ~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 ~ Can create/process and follow up on purchase orders,



as long as it remains a minor part of the weekly activities (80/20 approach) University, bachelor's degree in engineering or Economics or 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) ~ Very good analytical capabilities, problem-solving skills and ability to think strategically ~ Very good communication skills ~ Negotiation Expert ~ Contract experience ~ Commercial/analytical and engagement skills ~ 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. GEA is proudly certified as a Top Employer, confirming our commitment to employee well-being, development, and empowerment. #

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