- 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
- 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
- Services and delivery expert
- Negotiation Expert for Large and complex negotiations
- Contract and contract framework experience
- Commercial/analytical and engagement skills

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📌 Senior Strategic Buyer (Bogotá)
🏢 Gea Group
📍 Bogotá