Job Description

Strategic Buyer LPT - Middle East

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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

Job information

Reference Number

JR-0033636

Job function

Supply Chain

Position type

Full time

Site

N/A, Dubai


Your responsibilities and tasks:
Key Responsibilities:


Strategy

As part of category communities, is consulted on the category strategy definition by providing business feedback and visions from the entities/BUs/Functions that the role is supporting

Sourcing


Based on pre-alignment with category managers, either drives or supports total cost reduction, payment terms improvement & supplier-led innovation initiatives. Supports Project managers regarding sourcing activities (pre-sales and execution phase) Runs RFX, negotiations, and takes awarding decisions in line with both category & business strategy. Monitors and strives for compliance adherence of relevant stakeholders to procurement processes & policies (contract management, competitive bidding, PR approval etc.)

Supplier Relationship Management - for each vendor assigned:

Acts as main point of contact for information & escalation in regards to the overall supplier relationship with GEA Monitors and steers overall supplier performance (high-level supplier capacity, service, quality, price...) Coordinates the key commercial activities with relevant stakeholders (e.g. negotiations) Requests/gets informed about supplier audit & coordinates qualification and/or implementation in new entities Acts as responsible for the supplier sustainability management Accountable for having the relevant documents: generic NDA and/or COCSS and framework agreement (when applicable) in Ariba to be compliant with the Procurement Policy Supports systematic involvement in new projects/developments Develops & maintains the supplier roadmap / development plan in line with category and business strategy. Coordinates business or strategic review meetings Monitors and manages supplier risks

Quotations & Sales Support:

Request quotations from GEA Intercompany suppliers and third-party (non-GEA) material suppliers for all LPT service requirements.

Procurement & Order Management:

Prepare & process purchase orders (PO) with both Intercompany (IC) and third-party suppliers. Coordinate with factories, product groups, application centers and vendors for order fulfillment.

Contract Review & Compliance:

Review sales contracts, terms, and conditions, ensuring compliance with company policies. Support the service sales team in the finalization of agreements with suppliers.

ERP & Logistics Coordination:

Manage ERP system administration (SAP-PGS, CRM/C4C).

Database & Reporting:

Maintain and update customer and supplier databases, ensuring accurate records of profiles and changes.

Finance & Payment Coordination:


Assist the accounts/finance department in ensuring timely payments and receivable collections


Your profile and qualifications:


Qualifications & Skills:

Education

University, bachelor's degree in engineering or economics. Procurement or supply chain certification (optional).

Professional knowledge and experiences

10 years' Experience in procurement processes, know-how contract management, cost analysis and management, cultural awareness, experience with implementation of corporate procurement, work experience in complex organizations, negotiation experience, systems : Ariba, S2P, SAP-PGS, CRM/C4C.

Other skills and competencies

Ability to network and build relationships, Internal stakeholder / supplier relationship management, Ability to translate business requirements into RFx, good analytical capabilities, problem-solving skills and ability to think strategically, takes ownership of the work, good communication skills, services and delivery expert, negotiation skills, contract experience, commercial / analytical and engagement skills.