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.Responsibilities / TasksGEA 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 8 + years, reflecting the strong culture, growth opportunities, and support we provide.
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
At GEA, we don’t just offer jobs, we offer opportunities to thrive, grow, and make an impact.Your responsibilities include:Purchase Order Processing (Intercompany) for local business
Process demand-oriented intercompany purchase to ensure in time delivery of spare parts (warehouse replenishment or direct shipment to the customer)
Monitoring of confirmation, lead times, delivery dates
Perform corrections due to overstocking, missing parts, quality reports
Processing and approval of price deviations in the intercompany business
Order parts for Toolboxes (Service Technicians)
Monitoring of local surplus and supersession
Support workshop team in processing stock transfer orders and local stock management
Operational purchasing for central warehouse (EPLC)
Process purchase orders from international vendors
Escalation management in terms of overdues and missing parts
Control and approve safety stocks, stocking/destocking decision
Work with different reports and KPIs (missing parts, overdue report, delivery reliability)
Supply of the local and central order desk with delivery times and delivery date information
Master data maintenance
Create or adjust local SAP material master data
Pricing maintenance
Customs Clearance Assistance
Support import process if requested
Provide detailed master data information (BOM, prices, HTS code) based on SAP
Your Profile / Qualifications
Knowledge of SAP purchasing and inventory control in an industrial environment
Will eventually train to use S4HANA
Knowledge of industry including suppliers, customers, and competitors
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
5 years of purchasing experience. 3 will be considered.
Excellent Excel skills
Self starter, decisive, Self-Sufficient and a multi-tasker
Will travel to Europe for the first year.
At GEA, we don’t just offer jobs—we offer opportunities to thrive, grow, and make an impact.The typical base pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $25 - $34/hour. 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.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.#EngineeringforthebetterDid we spark your interest? Then please click apply above to access our guided application process.
