Operational Buyer - Indirect at GEA Group in York, PA

OPERATIONAL BUYER - INDIRECT Location: York : 3475 Board Road GEA Group, founded in Germany in 1881, is a global leader in engineering solutions, serving industries such as food and beverage, pharma, dairy, and more. With over 18,000 employees worldwide and a strong U.S. presence since 1929, GEA combines the heritage of a well-established company with the innovation of a forward-thinking industry leader. At GEA, we’re not just building equipment, we’re building lasting careers with an average employee tenure range from 5 to over 11+ years, reflecting the strong culture, growth opportunities, and support we provide. Responsibilities / Tasks • Start strong – Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins on your first day • Recharge and refresh – Enjoy 12 paid holidays, including a flexible floating holiday, and 136 hours of PTO to relax or explore • Invest in your future – A 7% 401(k) employer match helps grow your retirement savings faster • Keep learning – Take advantage of tuition reimbursement to further your education or skillset • Live well – Our wellness incentive program rewards healthy habits • Get support when you need it – Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal or professional guidance • Save smart – Flexible Health Savings and Spending Accounts to manage out-of-pocket expenses GEA Group, located in York, PA, is searching for an Operational Buyer - Indirect, to join our team after a recent promotion of a current teammate! Responsibilities: Purchase Requisition, Purchasing & Order processing: • Responsible for processing purchase requisitions, purchase orders & following-up on order confirmations (with expediting if needed) • Clarifies issues with requestors and suppliers. • Provides feedback to Strategic buyer/Category manager when spotting requisitions going outside of suitable framework agreements. • Manages Procurement related CAPEX projects, to include vendor creation, quotation support and execution of the order. • Coordinates with NAM Indirect team to create strategic alignment on preferred vendor programs. 1st point of contact with vendors for daily operations: • Communicates with suppliers on demand, volume and delivery times, reduction of transaction cost. • Onboard the supplier when it comes to purchasing processes. Invoice Processing: • May support solving invoice mismatches that couldn’t be processed by Finance/Accenture due to PO structure or vendor invoicing. Sourcing: • Responsible for assigned tactical sourcing activities (specific vendors/parts within assigned categories) • Can be responsible for low-spend contracting with vendors limited to general T&C or simplified agreements within scope of category strategy. • Manages consolidation activities on the indirect side to limit the use of new suppliers. Manage Master data: • May maintain local raw material or vendor master data such as price lists, payment terms, lead times, supplier item codes, taxonomy etc. • Performs other duties as assigned. Your Profile / Qualifications • Degree in Business Administration or related field highly preferred • 1-3 years of experience in procurement roles • CPM, CPSM or CPIM certification preferred • ERP / Procurement key user experiences / knowledge • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Negotiation experience preferred • Assertive self-starter, ability to function in a multi-disciplined team environment • Detail oriented and strong organizational skills The typical base pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $52,700.00 - $70,300.00 per year.  GEA Group has different base pay ranges for different work locations within the United States. The pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary.  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for the position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.  You may be eligible for additional rewards, such as discretionary bonus (based on eligibility) and/or equity awards. Please note: This position is based in the United States and does not offer visa or work sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship. GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will therefore receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, world view, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities are welcome and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified. #Engineeringforthebetter Did we spark your interest? Then please click apply above to access our guided application process.