Procurement Manager Position Available In Greenville, South Carolina

Job Description:

GEA Group, founded in Germany in 1881, is a global leader inengineering solutions, serving industries such as food andbeverage, pharma, dairy, and more. With over 18,000 employeesworldwide and a strong U.S. presence since 1929, GEA combines theheritage of a well-established company with the innovation of aforward-thinking industry leader. At GEA, we’re not just buildingequipment, we’re building lasting careers with an average employeetenure range from 5 to over 11 years, reflecting the strongculture, growth opportunities, and support weprovide.

Responsibilities / Tasks Start strong

• Medical, dental,and vision coverage begins on your first day Recharge and refresh
• Enjoy 12 paid holidays, including a flexible floating holiday, and136 hours of PTO to relax or explore Invest in your future
• A 7%401(k) employer match helps grow your retirement savings fasterKeep learning
• Take advantage of tuition reimbursement to furtheryour education or skillset Live well
• Our wellness incentiveprogram rewards healthy habits Get support when you need it
• Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program for personalor professional guidance Save smart
• Flexible Health Savings andSpending Accounts to manage out-of-pocket expenses

EssentialDuties/Responsibilities:

Develop and implement category strategicsourcing plans to meet organizational goals and large-scale savingsand performance initiatives to better serve our end user customers.

Executes supplier selection strategy, requirements, supplier basedevelopment, and the identification of new suppliers. Identify anddevelop relationships with local suppliers to ensure a reliablesupply chain and a network of resources are in place. Conductmarket research to find the best local sources and evaluate theircapabilities and performance to meet our expectations. Leadsnegotiations, manages RFQs, awarding decisions and follow-up withsuppliers, in alignment with our with category strategy. Draft,negotiate, and manage master agreements with suppliers in line withstrategy, other GEA BUs and our overall Pharma Service businessneeds. Ensure all agreements, defined internally as tradeagreements are up-to-date, compliant with regulations, and reflectthe best terms for the organization. Adapts and implementscatalogues and framework contracts on Divisional/ regional level incompliance with guidelines. Implement and maintain qualitystandards for all purchased goods and services. Perform regularquality audits and work closely with suppliers to address anyissues and drive performance improvements. Monitors andcommunicates performance of suppliers to management. Develops andmaintain strong relationships with key suppliers. Prepare detailedreports on sourcing activities, supplier performance, and pricingtrends. Maintain accurate records and documentation for allprocurement activities. Direct involvement in and solving of issueswith suppliers (e.g., quality, delivery and service issues), etc.

Conduct thorough data analysis to ensure cost development andcompetitive pricing. Monitor market trends and pricing fluctuationsto make informed decisions. Strives for automation anddigitalization practices and utilizes such tools for efficienciesand overall improvement Ensures cost, availability, innovation, andquality within the sourcing plan creation and execution isexemplary Ensures compliance with the procurement process, policiesand other statutory requirements within category procurementAccountable for achieving agreed KPIs and their reportingExperience preferred in the pharmaceutical or life sciencesindustry or food processing, is preferred Your Profile /

Qualifications Education and Experience:

??Bachelor’s degree inSupply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related fieldpreferred Minimum of 7 years’ experience in strategic sourcing,procurement, or price and data analysis Strong understanding oflocal sourcing, contract negotiation, and quality assurancepractices Proven record of managing supplier relationships andachieving cost savings Procurement or Supply chain Certification(preferred) Know-how of international contract management Costanalysis and management Experience with implementation of corporateprocurement Work experience in complex multinational organizationsMust be willing to travel up to 20% of the time to varioussupplier/vendor locations, and once or twice a yearinternationally. The typical base pay range for this position atthe start of employment is expected to be between $85,000.00

• $128,000.

00 per year. GEA Group has different base pay ranges fordifferent work locations within the United States. The pay range isnot a guarantee of compensation or salary. The estimated range isthe budgeted amount for the position. Final offers are based onvarious factors, including skill set, experience, location,qualifications, and other job-related reasons. You may be eligiblefor additional rewards, such as discretionary bonus (based oneligibility) and/or equity awards. GEA is an equal opportunityemployer. Applicants will therefore receive consideration foremployment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, worldview, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity,marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any otherprotected characteristic required by applicable law. Applicantswith disabilities are welcome and will be given specialconsideration if they are equally qualified.engineeringforthebetter Did we spark your interest? Then pleaseclick apply above to access our guided application process.