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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.Working at GEA Group has significant benefits:\nStart strong - Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins on your first day\nRecharge and refresh - Enjoy 12 paid holidays, including a flexible floating holiday, and 136 hours of PTO to relax or explore\nInvest in your future - A 7% 401(k) employer match helps grow your retirement savings faster\nKeep learning - Take advantage of tuition reimbursement to further your education or skillset\nLive well - Our wellness incentive program rewards healthy habits\nGet support when you need it - Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal or professional guidance\n• Save smart - Flexible Health Savings and Spending Accounts to manage out-of-pocket expenses\nResponsibilities / Tasks\nWork on strategic vision and initiatives for FT US & LAM\nDevelop and drive procurement activities for the local FT organization in America’s\nDevelop and drive procurement activities for the GEA US & LAM Market and support LAM Hygiene site for strategic procurement needs.\nResponsible for direct and indirect procurement\nNegotiate, involved in long term vendor contracts\nSecure availability of resources and materials, achieve the required performance targets in terms of cost and delivery time.\nSynchronize the requirements of local production with the flow of materials from suppliers in order to achieve a balance between, high delivery performances, low working capital, and low spend.\nManage Continuous Improvement of procurement processes and structure (strategy, methods, tools, personnel development, etc.)\nEnsure compliance to QHSE regulations.\nSupport the execution of the special global supply chain strategic projects as it relates to the local operation.\nManage and coordinate key suppliers, assess supplier quality, secure priorities, availability of products and materials.\nDefine pricing and contractual conditions, negotiate discounts and define terms of payment with suppliers.\nSet and control saving targets for the relevant categories and track Implementation of cost reduction projects, ensure standard spend and savings reporting.\nDevelop and procurement team by special training in negotiations or using e-Auction tools\nDevelop and implement a performance measurement system to manage the savings, on time delivery and quality of the suppliers\nUnderstand the customer needs and their specific requirements (Farm Business)\nAbility to read and understand engineering drawings and material requirements\nLead projects for Make or Buy and drive for decisions & implementation.\nIdentify and assess key strategic suppliers.\nPerform other tasks as required.\nKey Accountabilities:\nDevelop and drive procurement activities for the local FT organization.\nDevelop and drive procurement activities for the GEA US & LAM Market and support LAM Hygiene site for strategic procurement needs.\nResponsible for direct and indirect procurement\nWill support $125M in annual purchase both direct and indirect for US and LAM market\nDevelop purchasing organization and teams to work on a day-to-day basis and at strategic level\nYour Profile / Qualifications\nEducational Background:\nMaster/bachelor’s degree in business administration/ engineering or equivalent educational level or \nProfessional Knowledge:\nAt least 5 years multinational Supply Chain (Procurement, Planning, Warehousing, Logistics) experience \nExperience in leading and implementation of corporate Supply Chain networks \nProfound know how of supply/demand planning, warehousing and logistics\nWork experience both in complex matrix and centralized organizations\nDeep understanding of business \nExperience in change-management \nProfound know how of contract management \nProfound project management skills\nNegotiation experience across the global supplier markets\nExperience in supplier management\nOther Skills and Competencies:\nEnglish (proficient), preferably local language (fluent) \nDeep understanding of business on a broad international scale with developed focus on customer needs and fulfilment of customer expectations\nOpen-minded and solution oriented, strong problem solving skills\nTeam player, good net-worker and negotiator \nVery good communication skills\nStrong customer orientation\nLeadership skills, entrepreneurial competencies \nThe typical base pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $130,000 - $160,000 per year. GEA Group has different base pay ranges for different work locations within the United States. The pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for the position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications, and other job-related reasons. You may be eligible for additional rewards, such as discretionary bonus (based on eligibility) and/or equity awards.\nPlease note: This position is based in the United States and does not offer visa or work sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.\nGEA 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. 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