Responsibilities / Tasks
GEA is one of the largest technology suppliers for food processing and a wide range of other industries. The global group specializes in machinery, plants, as well as process technology and components. GEA provides sustainable solutions for sophisticated production processes in diverse end-user markets and offers a comprehensive service portfolio.
For our offices in Alcobendas, we are currently looking for a Regional Category Manager Logistics, Warehouse, Packaging Services WEMEA.
The main responsibilities are:
1. Leads, creates and implements the procurement strategy for regionalized Logistics & Warehousing sub-categories (road freight, packaging, and warehousing) in the WEMEA Region.
2. Supports regional implementation of the procurement strategy for global Logistics & Warehousing sub-categories (airfreight, sea freight, and courier) in the WEMEA Region.
3. Identify and realize cost saving potential, set and control saving targets for the relevant categories.
4. Leads negotiations, ensure contract management, drive procurement activities as regional category manager.
5. Continuously optimize procurement processes and related key figures.
6. Ability to manage & support process changes which bring financial and operational impacts to GEA.
7. Understanding of tendering processes and negotiations with transportation and warehousing providers.
8. Understanding of logistics rate card structures and cost components.
9. Able to identify savings opportunities during operational day-to-day activities
Your Profile / Qualifications
10. Master or Bachelor Degree – Business related field
11. At least 5 years of strategic procurement experience required.
12. Negotiation experience required.
13. Experience in working with cross-functional and international teams required.
14. Spanish & English (fluent)
15. Italian (optional)
16. Very good analytical (data) capabilities, problem-solving skills and ability to think strategically.
17. Takes ownership of the work, successes and mistakes
18. Very good communication skills
19. Strong change management skills
We offer:
20. A flexibleremunerationpackage
21. Work-life balance hybrid working model as a combination of home-office and working in the office
22. 23 vacation days per year
23. Great workenvironment as part of a collaborative team
24. Internal training and career development opportunities at national and international level
25. Be part of a "Top Employer 2025" company.