Manager for Procurement & Supply Chain
Denmark, Świętokrzyskie, Polska
Key offer highlights
Employment: contract
Full-time
Description
Would you like to lead and drive procurement performance in a global technology company? Join GEA. Here, you will take on a key leadership role where you will influence procurement strategy, strengthen business performance and collaborate with stakeholders across Europe to deliver lasting results.
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
You bring solid procurement experience and have successfully held a management position.
Hold a relevant degree within Business Administration, Procurement, Supply Chain Management or a similar field.
Have experience with project procurement, supplier negotiations and contract management.
Have a proven track record of developing and implementing procurement and supply chain strategies.
Are fluent in English and experienced with SAP solutions such as Ariba, S/4HANA and MDG.
Your responsibilities and tasks
Lead and develop your team while driving procurement and supply chain performance across the organisation.
Coordinate project requirements with procurement activities throughout the entire project lifecycle and be accountable for cost efficiency, quality and on-time delivery during project execution.
Act as the interface between local business unit and divisional leadership, while ensuring early procurement involvement in both customer and internal projects.
Review and support category strategies, identify cost-saving and cash-improvement opportunities, drive demand reduction initiatives and continuously improve procurement processes, KPIs and operational efficiency.
Represent Procurement & Supply Chain in Project gate reviews, ensure compliance with procurement policies and sustainability objectives, and provide regular performance reporting and recommendations to management.