**Operational Buyer**: 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 **Job information** **Reference Number** JR-0034249 **Job function** Procurement **Position type** Full time **Site** CALLE 93 NO. 12 - 14. Of. 501, Bogotá D.C. Cundinamarca 110221 - GEA is one of the world’s largest systems suppliers for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical sectors. Our portfolio includes machinery and plants as well as advanced process technology, components and comprehensive services. Used across diverse industries, they enhance the sustainability and efficiency of production processes globally. Would you like to be part of our Team? - Your responsibilities and tasks: - Process purchase orders - Clarifies issues with requestors and suppliers - Verifies contract terms (pricing, delivery, payment terms), delivery and invoice performance tracking - Communicates with suppliers on demand, volume and delivery times, reduction of transaction cost, etc. - Sources for requests following guiding principles from category management for prices, terms and conditions - Contracts limited to general T&C; or simplified agreements within scope of category strategy - Executes transactions (admin work) based on the templates - Verifies contract terms (pricing, delivery, payment terms) - Tracks delivery and invoice performance - Onboards the supplier base, manages and updates data in systems - Executes upon-framework agreements - Follows processes, guidelines and Procurement policies - 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 agreed KPIs and their reporting Your profile and qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or related field - Strong negotiation skills and experience in supplier relationship management. - ERP SAP / Procurement key user experiences / knowledge - Contract management experience is essential - Work experience in complex organizations - Negotiation experience welcomed - Cost analysis - Exposure to manufacturing/service operations - English (fluent) - Financial and Business understanding - Analytical capabilities - Ability to work in matrix organization - Takes ownership of the work, successes and mistakes - Good communication skills What will you find being part of GEA? - Exciting professional challenges with ample opportunities for development and training in a global operating environment. - A work culture that promotes the spirit of innovation where our engineers create, develop and implement world-class solutions. - We believe in delivering a true work experience in an equal opportunity environment that values difference and diversity. - Market competitive salary and benefits complemented by flexible and autonomous work arrangements.