Junior Strategic Buyer Indirect

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.

Wymagania

• University degree, preferably in logistics or production management.

• At least one year of experience in strategic purchasing — we are seeking a candidate already experienced in purchasing.

• Experience in conducting purchasing negotiations.

• Very good command of English (daily international communication); German language skills are a strong advantage.

• Strong MS Office skills, especially Excel.

• SAP knowledge is an asset.

Zakres obowiązków

• Analyze and develop supplier markets while maintaining an optimal cost structure.

• Implement the sourcing strategy for the indirect materials category.

• Drive cost‑reduction initiatives in collaboration with other departments.

• Create purchase orders and prepare delivery schedules.

• Prepare tender documentation and participate in bidding processes.

• Take part in negotiations with suppliers.

• Support supplier evaluation processes.

• Actively contribute to purchasing projects.

• Report selected key performance indicators (KPIs).

• Closely cooperate with the Bydgoszcz plant as well as production sites in Germany.

• Work within a global matrix structure, ensuring effective implementation of agreed changes.

• Strong independence and excellent work organization.

• Team-oriented approach, strong communication abilities, and openness to collaboration.

• Assertiveness — ability to effectively introduce and reinforce changes within a global matrix environment.

• Openness to communication and cooperation in a multicultural setting.

• Ability to work both with the local team in Bydgoszcz and colleagues in Germany.

Opis

GEA Farm Technologies, headquartered in Bydgoszcz, is a global leader in providing innovative solutions for modern agriculture. Our mission is to support farms in achieving the highest levels of efficiency and quality through advanced technologies such as milking robots, milking parlors, herd management systems, and comprehensive equipment for livestock buildings. Currently, we are looking to strengthen our team by hiring a Junior Strategic Buyer (Indirect). The main responsibility of the person in this role will be to manage the procurement of indirect goods within the assigned organization.