Strategic Buyer Mechanical
Pubblicato il 19-10-2026 - Gea Group in Roma
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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 procurement 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, sourcing, PR approval etc.)
Supplier Management – for each vendor assigned to the role for Supplier Account Manager (SAM): Acts as last contact for escalations (cost, quality, service, compliance…)
1st contact for information about the main supplier account
Monitor & manage supplier risks (e.g. within Ariba SRM, GEA Scorecard…)
Owns the supplier roadmap / development plan
Conducts business review meetings & leads the key negotiations (with relevant stakeholders)
Owns sustainability scorecard in Ecovadis and other sustainability actions
For preferred suppliers - Ensures systematic involvement in new projects/developments
Monitor supplier capacity and/or lead times and take related actions accordingly
When applicable - Maintains the main framework agreement (and/or NDA, COCSS v4) in Ariba CLM
Purchasing Can create/process and follow up on purchase orders, as long as it remains a minor part of the weekly activities (80/20 approach)
Procurement or Supply chain Certification (optional)
5+ years of experience in procurement processes
Know-how contract management
Cost analysis and management
Experience with implementation of corporate procurement
Work experience in complex organizations
Systems: Ariba, S2P, SAP
Ability to network and build relationships
Internal stakeholder /supplier relationship management
Ability to translate business requirements into RFx
Very good analytical capabilities, problem-solving skills and ability to think strategically
Takes ownership of the work, successes and mistakes
Very good communication skills
Services and delivery expert
Negotiation Expert
Commercial/analytical and engagement skills
Availability for business travel
The position falls under the Italian National Collective Labour Agreement (CCNL) for the Metalworking Industry, with job classification and level to be defined based on the candidate’s experience and skills.
The indicative gross annual salary range for this role is between €45,000 and €55,000, depending on experience, technical expertise, level of autonomy, and market alignment.
The overall compensation package may also include variable components and additional company benefits, which will be discussed during the selection process.
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