(Senior) Strategic Buyer

GEA Group

's-Hertogenbosch permanent

Posted: March 19, 2026

Quick Summary

A Senior Strategic Buyer is responsible for driving sourcing excellence in procurement, strengthening supplier partnerships, and contributing to project and business success. They will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify and pursue strategic sourcing opportunities, manage relationships with suppliers, and analyze market trends to inform procurement decisions. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical mindset, excellent communication skills, and a proven track record of driving business growth through effective sourcing.

Job Description

Are you a strategic procurement professional who thrives on driving sourcing excellence, strengthening supplier partnerships, and contributing directly to project and business success? At GEA , in 's-Hertogenbosch we are looking for a Senior Strategic Buyer who can translate business needs into smart sourcing decisions and elevate our procurement performance across categories and projects.

Responsibilities / Tasks

As a Senior Strategic Buyer, you will be responsible for developing, executing, and governing strategic procurement initiatives within your assigned categories. You will work closely with Category Management, Project Management, Engineering, and Operations. You lead supplier relationships, drive negotiations, and ensure our purchasing decisions align with both category and business strategies.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Tactical Procurement

• Contribute to the development of category strategies.

• Lead cost‑reduction initiatives, payment term improvements, and supplier‑led innovation.

• Execute RfX processes, conduct negotiations, and manage awarding decisions.

Supplier Relationship Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for assigned suppliers.

• Monitor and steer supplier performance (quality, service, price, capacity).

• Coordinate supplier audits, qualifications, and sustainability initiatives.

• Prepare and manage framework agreements, NDAs, and compliance documentation.

Project Procurement

• Act as Lead Buyer for assigned (including complex or high‑risk) projects.

• Ensure procurement input throughout the full project lifecycle.

• Develop and manage the Project Procurement Plan.

• Mitigate risks related to cost, timelines, and supply chain constraints.

• Collaborate with Logistics on import/export and transportation requirements.

Your Profile / Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master in commercial or technical education.

• Proven experience as a (senior) buyer in an industrial, technical, or project‑driven environment.

• Strong in contract management, negotiations, and cost analysis.

• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and procurement tools.

• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and financial insight.

• Proactive and results‑oriented, comfortable working in a matrix organization.

• Fluent in English.

Our offer:

• Competitive salary and 8% holiday payment.

• 27 vacation days and 13 ADV days based on full-time employment.

• Travel allowance.

• Participation pension fund (PME).

• Possibility of collective health insurance.

• Homework allowance (40% homework based on fulltime employment).

• Compensation for your sports subscription.

What happens once your application is submitted?

You will receive an email when your application has been processed.

One of our Talent Acquisition Partners will review and verify if the application meets the qualifications of the role.

If your application has been successfully verified, you will be invited to a first interview either virtually or face-to-face.

Usually after the second/third interview round we will make a decision.
Please do not hesitate to reach out to our team at any stage of your application.

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