Roles & Responsabilities:

Works closely with category managers of respective category and project procurement managers implementing the category strategy and linking it into the business
Adapts and implements catalogues and framework contracts on Divisional/ regional level in compliance with guidelines
Runs negotiations, manages RFQs, negotiations, 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 beverage industry construction and field installation projects: quotation, competitive bidding and procurement

Professional Knowledge and Experiences:
10+ years of experience in procurement processes
Profound background international contract management
Solid cost analysis and management experience
Inter-Cultural Sensitivity
Experience with implementation of corporate procurement
Work experience in complex organizations
Profound negotiation experience across the supplier markets
Market analysis experience
Systems: SAP Ariba, SAP CP
English (fluent)
Ability to network and build lasting relationships
Internal stakeholder /supplier relationship management
Strong 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
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📌 Senior Strategic Buyer (Bogotá)
🏢 Gea Group
📍 Bogotá