Hybrid Regional Category Manager Logistics, Warehouse, Packaging Services WEMEA na GEA
GEA · Alcobendas : C/Cantabria, 2. Edificio Amura., Spain · Hybrid

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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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