Director Strategic Procurement | Manager

Description

At GEA, we are committed to engineering for a better world. We are now looking for an experienced and inspiring Director Strategic Procurement to lead and further develop our strategic procurement organization in Søborg.

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.

• Why join GEA

• 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.

Your profile and qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Minimum 10 years of experience within Strategic Procurement.

• At least 5 years of people leadership experience.

• A proven track record of developing and maturing Strategic Procurement functions.

• Strong experience in supplier management, contract negotiations, and global sourcing.

• Strong financial acumen and change management capabilities.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trust across functions and organizational levels.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities combined with a strategic mindset.

• Fluency in English; additional language skills are considered an advantage.

Your responsibilities and tasks

• Lead and develop the Strategic Procurement team, including coaching, mentoring, and capability building.

• Develop and implement category strategies for both Direct and Indirect spend in alignment with overall GEA procurement strategies.

• Own and develop relationships with external suppliers and internal GEA workshops.

• Drive supplier development with focus on technical capabilities, quality, delivery performance, sustainability, and cost competitiveness.

• Lead contract negotiations and commercial agreements across global supplier markets.

• Drive supplier innovation in collaboration with R&D and business stakeholders.

• Ensure compliance, governance, and sustainability requirements are embedded in supplier relationships.

• Lead cross-functional procurement initiatives and secure alignment on sourcing priorities.