Procurement Country Manager NAM

Description

GEA Group, founded in Germany in 1881, is a global leader in engineering solutions, serving industries such as food and beverage, pharma, dairy, and more. With over 18,000 employees worldwide and a strong U.S. presence since 1929, GEA combines the heritage of a well-established company with the innovation of a forward-thinking industry leader. At GEA, we’re not just building equipment, we’re building lasting careers with an average employee tenure range from 5 to over 11+ years, reflecting the strong culture, growth opportunities, and support we provide.

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

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or related field

• At least 5 years of experience in procurement leadership within complex, global organizations

• Strong expertise in contract management, supplier negotiations, and global sourcing

• Deep understanding of logistics, material flow, supply/demand planning, and multi-site operations

• Experience with ERP systems (SAP), Ariba, and source-to-pay (S2P) platforms

• Proven track record in driving cost reduction and transformation initiatives

• Strong financial acumen and analytical mindset

• A strategic thinker with a hands-on, results-oriented approach

• An influential leader who builds strong relationships across cultures and functions

• A skilled negotiator and decision-maker with sound business judgment

• A change agent who thrives in complex, matrixed environments

• Passionate about continuous improvement, innovation, and people development

• An excellent communicator with executive presence and global perspective

Your responsibilities and tasks

• 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

• Get support when you need it – Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal or professional guidance

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

• Responsible for The North American Procurement organization in the Nutrition Plant Engineering Division, ensuring an aligned GEA-wide approach towards customers and coordinated local market penetration.

• Executing regional strategy and managing operational procurement and supply chain activities within the cluster and ensuring alignment with regional objectives, category strategies, and corporate standards.

• Focus on operational excellence, supplier performance, logistics execution, inventory management, project procurement support, sales support and continuous improvement.

• Ensure a high standard of Procurement and supply chain approach, driving synergies across other areas and across the Procurement and Supply Chain of NPE Division.

• Lead day-to-day procurement and some supply chain operations within the assigned cluster.

• Execute regional and divisional procurement strategies and ensure compliance with corporate standards and policies.

• Implement category strategies and sourcing initiatives defined by Global and Regional Category Management.

• Manage local supplier relationships and support supplier performance improvement initiatives.

• Ensure material availability to support project execution, manufacturing, service operations, and customer requirements.

• Support project sales and execution teams with sourcing strategies, cost estimates, supplier selection, and delivery commitments.

• Monitor and improve procurement KPIs including savings, supplier performance, material availability, inventory levels, delivery performance, and working capital.

• Collaborate with Category Managers, Strategic Buyers, Project Procurement Managers, and other procurement functions to leverage synergies and best practices.

• Coordinate logistics, warehousing, transportation, international trade, and customs activities within the cluster.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction, delivery performance, process efficiency, and inventory optimization.

• Support implementation of procurement transformation projects, digitalization initiatives, and ERP enhancements.

• Manage supplier escalation processes and proactively mitigate supply chain risks.

• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, QHSE requirements, trade compliance regulations, and contractual obligations.

• Develop local sourcing opportunities aligned with global procurement strategies.

• Monitor market developments, supplier capacities, and material trends affecting cluster performance.

• Act as the primary procurement and supply chain contact for cluster management and operational stakeholders.

• Support working capital improvement through effective inventory management and planning processes.

• Coordinate cross-functional collaboration between Procurement, Engineering, Project Management, Manufacturing, Finance, Service, and Sales.

• Ensure regular reporting of procurement and supply chain KPIs and achievement of agreed targets.

• Lead and develop local procurement and supply chain teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Manage facility-related procurement services and local operational support where applicable.