Regional Category Manager Logistics, Warehouse, Packaging Services WEMEA
Regional Category Manager Logistics, Warehouse, Packaging Services WEMEA
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:
* Leads, creates and implements the procurement strategy for regionalized Logistics & Warehousing sub-categories (road freight, packaging, and warehousing) in the WEMEA Region.
* Supports regional implementation of the procurement strategy for global Logistics & Warehousing sub-categories (airfreight, sea freight, and courier) in the WEMEA Region.
* Identify and realize cost saving potential, set and control saving targets for the relevant categories.
* Leads negotiations, ensure contract management, drive procurement activities as regional category manager.
* Continuously optimize procurement processes and related key figures.
* Ability to manage & support process changes which bring financial and operational impacts to GEA.
* Understanding of tendering processes and negotiations with transportation and warehousing providers.
* Understanding of logistics rate card structures and cost components.
* Able to identify savings opportunities during operational day-to-day activities.
Minimum Qualifications:
* Master or Bachelor Degree – Business related field.
* At least 5 years of strategic procurement experience required.
* Negotiation experience required.
* Experience in working with cross-functional and international teams required.
* Very good analytical (data) capabilities, problem-solving skills and ability to think strategically.
* Takes ownership of the work, successes and mistakes.
* Very good communication skills.
We offer:
* A flexible remuneration package.
* Work-life balance hybrid working model as a combination of home-office and working in the office.
* 23 vacation days per year.
* Great work environment as part of a collaborative team.
* Internal training and career development opportunities at national and international level.
* Be part of a "Top Employer 2025" company.
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