Operational Buyer II

GEA Group, founded in Germany in 1881, is a global leader in engineering solutions, serving industries such as food and beverage, pharma, dairy, and more. With over 18,000 employees worldwide and a strong U.S. presence since 1929, GEA combines the heritage of a well-established company with the innovation of a forward-thinking industry leader. At GEA, we're not just building equipment, we're building lasting careers with an average employee tenure range from 5 to over 11+ years, reflecting the strong culture, growth opportunities, and support we provide.

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, and 136 hours of PTO to relax or explore
• Invest in your future - A 7% 401(k) employer match helps grow your retirement savings faster
• Keep learning - Take advantage of tuition reimbursement to further your education or skillset
• Live well - Our wellness incentive program rewards healthy habits
• Get support when you need it - Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal or professional guidance
• Save smart - Flexible Health Savings and Spending Accounts to manage out-of-pocket expenses

GEA Group, located in York PA, is searching to add an Operational Buyer II to our Procurement Team!

Responsibilities:

Purchase Requisition, Purchasing & Order processing:

• Responsible for processing purchase requisitions, purchase orders & following-up on order confirmations (with expediting if needed)
• Clarifies issues with requestors and suppliers.
• Provides feedback to Strategic buyer/Category manager when spotting requisitions going outside of suitable framework agreements.

Invoice Processing:

• May support solving invoice mismatches that couldn't be processed by Finance/Accenture due to PO structure or vendor invoicing.

Sourcing:

• Responsible for assigned tactical sourcing activities (specific vendors/parts within assigned categories)
• Can be responsible for low-spend contracting with vendors limited to general T&C or simplified agreements within scope of category strategy.

Main Point of Contact for Vendors:

• Communicates with suppliers on demand, volume and delivery times, reduction of transaction cost.
• Onboard the supplier when it comes to purchasing processes.

Manage Master data:

• May maintain local raw material or vendor master data such as price lists, payment terms, lead times, supplier item codes, taxonomy etc.

Additional Job Scope Requirements:

• Supports/leads portions of local supplier auditing.
• Process Support for automation projects-POC for Procurement related process enhancements.
• Supports Internal ISO process improvements.
• Lead for local payment term negotiations.

Your Profile / Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (in Business, Supply Chain or Finance) or equivalent highly preferred.
• 3-7 years of experience working in procurement roles.
• ERP / Procurement key user experiences / knowledge.
• CPM, CPSM or CPIM certification preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Negotiation experience welcomed.
• Assertive self-starter, ability to function in a multi-disciplined team environment.
• Detail oriented and strong organizational skills.

The typical base pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $73,000.00- $85,000.00 per year. GEA Group has different base pay ranges for different work locations within the United States.

The pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for the position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications, and other job-related reasons. You may be eligible for additional rewards, such as discretionary bonus (based on eligibility) and/or equity awards.

Please note: This position is based in the United States and does not offer visa or work sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.

GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will therefore receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, world view, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities are welcome and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified.

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