Strategic Buyer

Experteer Overview In this role you will shape procurement strategy for GEA’s Parma operations, collaborating with category managers to drive value and supplier excellence. You’ll lead negotiations, manage RFQs, and guide supplier selection to support cost efficiency and innovation. You’ll develop suppliers, resolve issues, and advance automation and digital tools within a local and cross-functional procurement context. This is an opportunity to contribute to a sustainable, globally connected company and to grow within a top employer that values innovation and collaboration.

Retribuzione / Benefits Collaborate with category managers to implement procurement strategies

Lead negotiations, manage RFQs, and award decisions

Select and develop suppliers; identify growth opportunities

Resolve supplier issues (quality, delivery, service) proactively

Partner with local procurement teams to optimize purchasing processes

Monitor and communicate supplier performance

Drive automation, digitalization, and tool improvements

Ensure cost efficiency, availability, and innovation in procurement

Adapt and implement catalogs and framework contracts at divisional/regional level

Responsabilità

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Economics Experience in procurement processes

Strong background in contract and quality management

Solid expertise in cost analysis and management

Experience in complex/matrix organizations and corporate procurement strategies

Market analysis and supplier relationship management skills

Fluent in English, with analytical, problem‑solving, and strategic thinking abilities

Strong negotiation, commercial, and interpersonal skills

Availability for business travel

Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills

Requisiti fondamentaliinternational environment career growth and personal developmentvalues innovation, sustainability, and excellence

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