Are you ready to shape the future of sustainable industries?Join GEA and become part of a global team that’s driving innovation, excellence, and impact across the food, beverage, and process sectors.GEA is one of the leading suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and for a wide range of other process industries. Around 18,000 employees in over 60 countries contribute significantly to GEA’s success: 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.GEA Homogenizer is the GEA business unit renowned for its cutting‑edge technology and innovative solutions in the field of homogenization and piston pumps. Our passion for what we do drives us to excel, not only in product quality but also in creating a dynamic, smart, and modern work environment. As a global company with local roots, we are committed to bringing innovation to our community in Parma and to the world.
How you’ll make an impact

Collaborate with category managers to implement procurement strategies
Lead negotiations, manage RFQs, and make awarding decisions aligned with strategy
Select and develop suppliers, identifying new opportunities for growth
Resolve supplier issues (quality, delivery, service) with a proactive approach
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 activities
Guarantee compliance with procurement policies and statutory requirements
Contribute to the Strategic Buyer Community in Italy, fostering teamwork and communication
Adapt and implement catalogues and framework contracts at divisional/regional level

Key accountabilities

Business Impact: Shape procurement strategy and deliver measurable cost savings
Innovation & Change: Continuously improve procurement processes and drive efficiency
Decision-Making Power: Define local supplier strategies, control spend, and lead supply chain improvements

Communication partners

Internal: Supply Chain, Production, Engineering, Global Procurement

What sets you up for success

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 excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking abilities
Strong negotiation, commercial, and interpersonal skills
Availability for business travel
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills

Bonus points if you have…

Procurement/Supply Chain certification
SAP Ariba/SAP experience

What We Value

Highest standards of ethics, integrity, and professionalism
Positive, courteous, and collaborative approach with colleagues and suppliers
Ability to make independent decisions with minimal supervision
Team spirit, fairness, and goal‑oriented mindset

Why GEA
Here, you’ll find:

A truly international environment with diverse teams
Opportunities for career growth and personal development
A workplace that values innovation, sustainability, and excellence

Ready to engineer a better world with us? Apply today and let’s build something extraordinary together.
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