Director Operational Procurement

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-0032448

Job function
Procurement

Position type
Full time

Site
Gladsaxevej, 2860 Soeborg

Do you want to lead Operational Procurement at one of the world’s leading technology providers? Are you ready to drive the development of P2P processes, strengthen supplier partnerships, and develop innovative solutions that will shape the future of procurement? At GEA in Søborg, you will take on a key leadership role, managing a dedicated team and optimising our global supply chain to enhance efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and reliability. GEA Group – Engineering for a better world At GEA, we provide cutting-edge equipment and project solutions to the chemical, pharmaceutical, food, and dairy industries. With 18,000+ employees across 62 countries, we specialise in sustainable, efficient solutions that optimise production and reduce environmental impact. At our Søborg office, you will lead a team of ten colleagues in GEA’s Operational Procurement department, working together to ensure a seamless and efficient Procurement & Supply Chain function. We play a key role in managing the Source-to-Pay process, negotiating strong supplier agreements, and optimising inbound logistics for service and project warehouses. Collaboration is at our core - we share knowledge, support each other, and work closely with stakeholders across GEA to streamline workflows and drive procurement excellence.

Your responsibilities and tasks:
As Director Operational Procurement, you will own the Procure-to-pay process for 3rd party components with the aim of optimising our end-to-end procurement processes, hereby ensuring that the right components are available at the right time, price, and quantity. You will have a shared responsibility, together with the Strategic Procurement function, to develop our suppliers with a focus on ensuring a stable and cost-effective supply chain.

At the same time, you will optimise inventory management for service and project warehouses, balancing stock levels, streamlining inbound processes, and continuously improving key procurement metrics.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Ensuring a strong performance-driven culture while leading and developing your team
• Optimising P2P processes for 3rd party components, ensuring standardisation and automation for greater efficiency
• Enhancing inbound logistics for service and project warehouses, including stock initiatives, reorder points (ROP), and service levels
• Supporting strategic projects from the early sales/tender phase, providing procurement insights for better decision-making
• Developing the Operational Procurement organization’s capabilities and employees’ competencies to meet future requirements
• Contributing to Procurement & Supply Chain Management meetings, sharing best practices across the organisation.

Your profile and qualifications:
You bring solid experience in procurement and supply chain management and thrive in an international and complex business environment. You understand the intersection between procurement, inventory management, and business strategy and can translate this into value-driven solutions.

Your qualifications include:

• 5+ years of experience in procurement and/or supply chain management, including working with the P2P processes and supplier management
• Proven leadership experience, with direct people management responsibilities and experience with planning and executing lasting cultural changes in a team
• Strong business acumen and an understanding of the end-to-end supply chain, including expertise in cost drivers, demand planning, and supply chain optimisation
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics AX (Axapta), and a solid understanding of total cost of ownership and supplier agreements
• Fluency in English – Danish or additional languages are a plus

Would you like to know more?

If you would like to find out more about this position before submitting your application, please do not hesitate to contact Senior Director Procurement & Supply Chain, Lars Holm Pedersen, phone no. +45 +45 28342708.

Please apply via the indicated link. Please note that GEA exclusively uses electronic recruiting, and only applications received through our application system will be considered.