Summary: Seeking an experienced Project Procurement Manager to lead procurement activities across complex international projects, ensuring alignment on cost, quality, timelines, and supplier strategies. Highlights: 1. Lead procurement across complex international projects 2. Primary procurement interface for project teams 3. Drive cost optimization, risk mitigation, and lead-time adherence Procurement Spain, Alcobendas February 8 2026 Full time Permanent Job benefits Competitive salary and bonus scheme Continuous personnel development (e\-learnings \& projects) Free day to volunteer About the position We are looking for an experienced Project Procurement Manager to lead procurement activities across complex international projects. You will act as the main procurement contact for project teams and ensure alignment on cost, quality, timelines, risks, and supplier strategies.### **Your responsibilities and tasks** ### **Project Procurement Leadership** * Serve as the primary procurement interface for Project Management, Engineering, Planning, and Controlling. * Capture key project inputs: scope of supply, organization chart, equipment list, budget, preferred vendors, and special technical/commercial requirements. * Coordinate sourcing activities with Strategic Buyers and Category Managers. * Ensure Procurement participation in Make\-or\-Buy decisions. * Support early sales/proposal phases and provide updates in weekly calls, stage\-gates, and SteerCo meetings. * Collaborate with Logistics to track transport risks, import/export constraints, costs, and lead times. ### **Project Procurement Plan (PPP) Ownership** * Develop and maintain the Project Procurement Plan. * Drive cost optimization, risk mitigation, and lead\-time adherence. * Ensure compliance with procurement processes: competitive bidding, contracts, PR approvals, preferred suppliers. * Align project procurement with category strategies and global procurement policies. ### **Your profile and qualifications** * Degree in Engineering; Project Management training is a plus. * 10\+ years of experience in procurement and project procurement within complex international environments. * Strong background in contract management, negotiations, cost analysis, and supplier management. * Experience with S2P systems (SAP Ariba, CP, MRP). * Proven ability to lead procurement in project environments and manage multiple stakeholders. * Fluent Spanish \& English. * Strong analytical, commercial, and strategic thinking ability. * Excellent communication and negotiation skills. * Ability to translate project requirements into RFx. * Relationship building, change management, ownership mindset, and intercultural sensitivity. * Ability to engage with senior/executive stakeholders. We offer: * Attractive compensation package aligned with experience, responsibilities, and international exposure. * Private health insurance plan * Employee Assistance Program * Flexible working hours and a hybrid working model (up to two days per week remote). * 23 days of vacation per year. * Great work environment as part of a collaborative team * Continuous internal training and career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally. * The opportunity to join a company recognized as a Top Employer 2026\. 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.