Regional Category Manager Logistics, Warehouse, Packaging Services WEMEA

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 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

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 cross-functional and international teams required.
• Spanish & English (fluent)
• Italian (optional)
• 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  
• Strong change management skills

• 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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