Regional Category Manager Logistics Warehouse Packaging Services WEMEA
Regional Category Manager Logistics Warehouse Packaging Services WEMEA
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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 enduser 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 subcategories (road freight packaging and warehousing) in the WEMEA Region.
- Supports regional implementation of the procurement strategy for global Logistics & Warehousing subcategories (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 daytoday activities
Your Profile / Qualifications
- Master or Bachelor Degree Business related field
- At least 5 years of strategic procurement experience required.
- Negotiation experience required.
- Experience in working with crossfunctional and international teams required.
- Spanish & English (fluent)
- Italian (optional)
- Very good analytical (data) capabilities problemsolving skills and ability to think strategically.
- Takes ownership of the work successes and mistakes
- Very good communication skills
- Strong change management skills
- A flexibleremunerationpackage
- Worklife balance hybrid working model as a combination of homeoffice and working in the office
- 23 vacation days per year
- Great workenvironment 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.
Did we spark your interest
Then please click apply above to access our guided application process.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
