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Procurement

Türkiye, Izmir

July 23 2026

Full time

Permanent

Job benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Continuous personnel development (e-learnings & projects)

Free day to volunteer

Your responsibilities and tasks

The Strategic Buyer will oversee the assigned respective category to support the business on procurement activities.

Works closely with category managers of respective category and project procurement managers implementing the category strategy and linking it into the business

Develop and implement strategic sourcing for spare parts and performance initiatives

Adapts and implements catalogues and framework contracts on Divisional/ regional level in compliance with guidelines

Runs negotiations, manages RFQs, awarding decisions and follow-up with suppliers, takes awarding decisions in line with category strategy

Executes supplier selection along strategy, requirements, supplier base development, and identification of new suppliers

Direct involvement in and solving of issues with suppliers (e.g., quality, delivery and service issues), etc.

Monitors and communicates performance of suppliers

Strives for automation and digitalization practices and tool improvement

Ensures cost, availability, innovation, and quality within the sourcing plan creation and execution

Ensures compliance with procurement process, policies and other statutory requirements within category

Accountable for achieving agreed KPIs and their reporting

Experience preferred in food, dairy, or beverage industry as well as construction and field installation projects: quotation, competitive bidding and procurement

Your profile and qualifications

Education and Experience:

University, bachelor’s degree (optional)

Procurement or Supply chain Certification (optional)

5 years' experience in procurement processes

Know-how of international contract management

Cost analysis and management

Cultural Awareness

Experience with implementation of corporate procurement

Work experience in complex organizations

Negotiation experience

Systems, Ariba, S2P, SAP, ERP systems experience

Personal Competencies:

Fluent in spoken and written English. Only applications submitted in English will be considered

Ability to network and build relationships

Internal stakeholder /supplier relationship management

Ability to translate business requirements into RFx

Very good analytical capabilities, problem-solving skills and ability to think strategically

Takes ownership of the work, successes and mistakes

Very good communication skills

Services and delivery expert

Negotiation Expert

Contract experience

Commercial/analytical and engagement skill

About GEA

GEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and a wide range of other process industries. Approximately 18,000 employees in more than 60 countries contribute significantly to GEA’s success – come and join them! We offer interesting and challenging tasks, a positive working environment in international teams and opportunities for personal development and growth in a global company.

Why join GEA