Full time

Strategic Buyer

Posted by GEA • Parma, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

📍 Parma, Emilia-Romagna 🕒 February 28, 2026

About the Role

Responsibilities / Tasks

How you'll make an impact

  • Collaborate with category managers to implement procurement strategies
  • Lead negotiations, manage RFQs, and make awarding decisions aligned with strategy
  • Select and develop suppliers, identifying new opportunities for growth
  • Resolve supplier issues (quality, delivery, service) with a proactive approach
  • Partner with local procurement teams to optimize purchasing processes
  • Monitor and communicate supplier performance
  • Drive automation, digitalization, and tool improvements
  • Ensure cost efficiency, availability, and innovation in procurement activities
  • Guarantee compliance with procurement policies and statutory requirements
  • Contribute to the Strategic Buyer Community in Italy, fostering teamwork and communication
  • Adapt and implement catalogues and framework contracts at divisional/regional level
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