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Denmark, Soeborg
10 August 2026
Full time
Permanent
Job benefits
Competitive salary and bonus scheme
Continuous personnel development (e-learnings & projects)
Free day to volunteer
About the position
Take ownership of sourcing in a project-driven environment!
As demand for our project business continues to grow, we are strengthening our Operational Procurement team with a Sourcing Specialist who can help secure critical suppliers, components and services for our engineering projects.
In this role, you will be responsible for sourcing third-party components and services that support engineering and production activities across multiple projects. Working closely with Engineering, Project Management, Supply Chain and Quality, you will play a key role in ensuring that suppliers deliver the right quality, at the right time and at competitive commercial terms.
This is an opportunity for a procurement professional who enjoys balancing supplier relationships, commercial decisions and project execution in a technically complex environment. You will have significant ownership of supplier selection, negotiations and sourcing decisions within your area of responsibility.
Your responsibilities and tasks
As Sourcing Specialist - Operational Procurement, you will:
Lead sourcing activities for electronic components and related technical services across multiple projects.
Drive supplier selection, commercial negotiations and contract execution.
Manage supplier performance and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Identify supply risks and implement mitigation actions to support project delivery.
Contribute to category management and sourcing strategies in collaboration with Global Procurement.
Work closely with internal stakeholders to align sourcing priorities with project requirements.
Support the development of procurement processes, tools and ways of working.
Your profile and qualifications
You are a commercially minded procurement professional who thrives in a dynamic environment where priorities can shift and project timelines matter.
You know how to build strong supplier relationships while maintaining focus on business objectives. Just as importantly, you are comfortable challenging stakeholders, driving decisions and taking ownership when issues arise.
You enjoy working at the intersection of engineering, projects and procurement, where your ability to create structure and make sound commercial decisions has a direct impact on business performance.
We imagine that you bring
At least 5 years of experience within sourcing, purchasing or procurement
Experience sourcing technical products, components or services
Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
Experience working in a project-based or engineering-driven organization
A structured and proactive approach to problem solving
Strong communication skills in English, both written and spoken
A degree within Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering or a related field
What you can expect from us
A visible role with real business impact
Responsibility for strategically important suppliers and sourcing activities
A high degree of ownership and influence on sourcing decisions.
Close collaboration with highly skilled colleagues across functions.
Opportunities to contribute to supplier development and sourcing strategies.
A professional procurement environment with a strong focus on continuous improvement
Competitive salary and benefits
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 Director Operational Employment, Kim Lange, at +45 2783 1975.
We will process the applications as we receive them, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
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.
About GEA
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
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.
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