Stretegic Buyer Indirect

Are you ready to make a tangible difference in how procurement is managed? And do you want to be a key voice in supplier negotiations and sourcing decisions?

In this role, you will take full ownership of indirect spend at our Søborg site, build sourcing processes from the ground up, and work closely with both local teams and global category management to deliver real business value.

GEA Group – Engineering for a better world

At GEA, we provide cutting-edge equipment and project solutions to the chemical, pharmaceutical, food, and dairy industries. With 18,000+ employees across 62 countries, we specialise in sustainable, efficient solutions that optimise production and reduce environmental impact.

You will join a team of 4 strategic buyers at our Søborg site in Denmark – a team in growth mode, building tools, processes, and connections across the organisation. You will also be part of our global indirect procurement network, working with both local and international stakeholders.

Responsibilities / Tasks

As our new Strategic Buyer Indirect, you will manage the indirect spend for the Søborg site, with potential to expand your scope to additional locations. You will drive sourcing excellence, steer supplier performance, and work as a key interface between category management and the business.

More specifically, you will:

Run RfX processes, lead negotiations, and award contracts in line with category strategies

Provide local feedback to global category strategies and support cost reduction initiatives

Act as the main point of contact for suppliers, managing commercial topics, performance issues and sustainability topics

Your Profile / Qualifications

As a skilled negotiator and problem-solver, you are ready to drive procurement value and shape new ways of working. You approach challenges with both strategic perspective and practical execution, and you are comfortable stepping into a newly established role where your input will make a real difference. You know how to build trust across functions and are motivated by seeing ideas turn into results.

In addition, we imagine that you:

Have solid experience in sourcing, supplier management and contract negotiation across complex organisations

Are confident in engaging with both internal stakeholders and external partners at all levels

Are used to taking ownership of tasks and seeing them through to completion

Bring a strong commercial mindset paired with analytical thinking and attention to detail

Thrive in a role where independence, persistence and resilience are key to making lasting impact

Would you like to know more?

If you would like to find out more about this position before submitting your application, please do not hesitate to contact Senior Director Procurement & Supply Chain Lars Holm-Pedersen, phone no. +45 28 34 27 08.

Please apply via the indicated link. Please note that GEA exclusively uses electronic recruiting, and only applications received through our application system will be considered.

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