Digital Procurement SpecialistGEA 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 Your responsibilities and tasks:
GEA is one of the world's largest system suppliers to the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Our wide range of products includes machinery and plants as well as advanced process technology, components and comprehensive services. Used in a variety of industries, they improve the sustainability and efficiency of production processes worldwide.
As the team is growing, we are looking for two Digital Procurement Specialists for our offices in Alcobendas. One will be the business system owner for Ariba Supply Chain Collaboration (SCC) module and the other one in charge of Ariba Guided Buying + catalog.
Main responsibilities: Ensure that the module fits the digitalization strategy of GEA & business needs for higher efficiency and/or added value.Define a sustainable & scalable support model for users (e.g. key user network), address troubleshooting, provide training materials, and enhance user experience to increase utilization.Based on user feedback, drive improvement initiatives to improve user friendliness, functionality and/or efficiency.Guide users regarding any new released features and how to make the most out of them.Regularly assess the system's performance and optimize it.Regularly update stakeholders on the system's performance, utilization and impact ("cockpit" view).When needed, support the onboarding process of suppliers in the modules for them to interact with (e.g. events, catalogs, questionnaires).Oversee the system's use and governance to ensure compliance with policies and standards, and not conflicting with existing overarching IT systems or processes.Manage change requests process and licensing process (only in case it is not managed by IT).Other tasks: Contribute to the Procurement digitalization strategy definition and execution, looking for what could be the next level solutions or features to support process efficiency improvements in the procurement community.Facilitate workshops with buyers or category managers (e.g. Process mapping, user stories) to support the digitalization of Procurement processes.Your profile and qualifications: University, bachelor's degree in Engineering, Procurement or Supply chain.5+ years of Procurement experience.Change management.Source to Pay process knowledge.Project management.SAP Ariba knowledge: Sourcing, Guided Buying, SLP modules.Knowledge of other sourcing solutions is a plus.Process mapping experience is a plus.Advanced level of English, German is a plus.Strong stakeholder management skills.Experience with multicultural, complex/matrix organizations.Presentation skills for various audience, both virtual/face-to-face.High sense of accountability.We offer: 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.GEA values equal opportunities. Applicants are therefore considered regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnic origin, skin color, religion, belief, descent, genes, disabilities, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics worthy of protection. Applicants with disabilities are welcome and will be given preference if they have the same qualifications.
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