Strategic Buyer

Responsibilities

• 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
• Save smart – Flexible Health Savings and Spending Accounts to manage out-of-pocket expenses

Qualifications

• English (fluent)
• Ability to network and build relationships
• Internal stakeholder / supplier relationship management
• Ability to translate business requirements into RFx
• Very good analytical capabilities, problem-solving skills and ability to think strategically
• Takes ownership of the work, successes and mistakes
• Very good communication skills
• Services and delivery expert
• Negotiation Expert
• Contract experience
• Commercial/analytical and engagement skill

Benefits

• The typical base pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $XX - $YY per year.
• GEA Group has different base pay ranges for different work locations within the United States.
• The pay range is not guaranteed 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.

Requirements

• University, bachelor’s degree (optional)
• Procurement or Supply chain Certification (optional)
• 5 years' experience in procurement processes
• Know-how of international 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, ERP systems experience