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
Working at GEA Group has significant benefits:
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
Procurement & Supply Chain Country Manager-Oakdale, MN
Drive strategy. Deliver value. Lead transformation.
We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven leader to oversee procurement and supply chain operations, ensuring alignment with North American strategies while delivering measurable business impact. This role is critical in driving cost efficiency, optimizing supplier performance, and enabling operational excellence across a complex environment.
Responsible for The North American Procurement and Supply chain organization in the Nutrition Plant Engineering Division, ensuring an aligned GEA-wide approach towards customers and coordinated local market penetration.
Executing regional strategy and managing operational procurement and supply chain activities within the cluster and ensuring alignment with regional objectives, category strategies, and corporate standards.
Focus on operational excellence, supplier performance, logistics execution, inventory management, project procurement support, sales support and continuous improvement.
Ensure a high standard of Procurement and supply chain approach, driving synergies across other areas and across the Procurement and Supply Chain of NPE Division.
What You’ll Do
Lead day-to-day procurement and supply chain operations within the assigned cluster.
Execute regional and divisional procurement strategies and ensure compliance with corporate standards and policies.
Implement category strategies and sourcing initiatives defined by Global and Regional Category Management.
Manage local supplier relationships and support supplier performance improvement initiatives.
Ensure material availability to support project execution, manufacturing, service operations, and customer requirements.
Support project sales and execution teams with sourcing strategies, cost estimates, supplier selection, and delivery commitments.
Monitor and improve procurement KPIs including savings, supplier performance, material availability, inventory levels, delivery performance, and working capital.
Collaborate with Category Managers, Strategic Buyers, Project Procurement Managers, and other procurement functions to leverage synergies and best practices.
Coordinate logistics, warehousing, transportation, international trade, and customs activities within the cluster.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction, delivery performance, process efficiency, and inventory optimization.
Support implementation of procurement transformation projects, digitalization initiatives, and ERP enhancements.
Manage supplier escalation processes and proactively mitigate supply chain risks.
Ensure compliance with procurement policies,…