The business unit "Pasta, Extrusion and Milling Technology" of GEA (previously known as Pavan Group) is among the worldwide leaders in the design and engineering of technologies and integrated product lines for cereal based food. A strong and solid organization, operating in the food industry as global suppliers of industrial solutions, from the handling of raw materials to the final packaging. They offer the widest range of solutions for cereals milling and to produce all types of dry and fresh pasta, snack pellets, breakfast cereals and dry pet food. They can also provide dies, cutting systems, die washing equipment, packaging lines for pasta, baked goods, snacks, and the food industry. Head of Procurement Department We are looking for a Head of Procurement Department, the position will report to the Managing Director. The resource, once inserted in the company will be responsible for: Manage the planning, execution, and delivery of Procurement activities with the objective of optimising the value chain, building a competitive infrastructure, and leveraging the combined GEA Group economies. Establish and deploy operating processes, policies & procedures leading to improvements in primary working capital performance, product realization, quality, delivery, raw material, and freight costs as set forth by GEA. Responsible for timely purchasing of materials required for the Production, which has a big impact on Gross Margins and EBIT in the Corporate. Conclude Procurement Contracts and Importante Azienda Agreements with suppliers. Responsible for the Indirect Spend. Align with GEA on joint Importante Azienda Contracts. Your Profile and Qualifications Management and able to work with "openness to change" view. Cross-functional / cross-departmental outlook. Fluent English written and spoken, and preferred one other language. Location: Galliera Veneta, Via Monte Grappa 8, 35015 Galliera Veneta PD. J-18808-Ljbffr