**Site Procurement Manager** ============================ FULL TIME 24 JUN 2025 IS \- GARDABAER ***Do you think feeding the world is a worthwhile goal? Our people do..*** At **JBT Marel**, we’re looking for a **Site Procurement Manager** to join our team in Gardabaer, Iceland. In this role, you will lead the local Procurement function, ensuring best\-in\-class sourcing, supplier collaboration, and strategic alignment with both local needs and global objectives. **What You’ll Be Doing** As **Site Procurement Manager**, you will be accountable for local Procurement performance and delivery. You will manage a skilled team, represent Procurement in local leadership forums, and act as a strategic interface between global category teams and local operations. Your focus will be on optimizing value, enabling innovation, and securing reliable supply. **Key Responsibilities** * Lead and manage the site’s Procurement team, ensuring alignment with global and regional strategies. * Act as the key point of contact for supplier negotiations and escalations on high\-impact local deals. * Implement global Procurement strategies locally, optimizing cost, quality, and delivery performance. * Support innovation projects through the Procurement Project Leader (PPL) role. * Develop and execute local sourcing strategies where global ones are not defined. * Ensure compliance with global policies, reporting standards, and regulatory requirements. * Represent Procurement to local senior leadership and external stakeholders as needed. **What Kind Of Person Are You** We encourage each of our 12,000\+ employees to bring their unique self to work and aim to make everyone feel recognised, valued, and free to explore their potential. We’re committed to creating an inclusive culture and welcome new colleagues from all walks of life. You will recognise in yourself that you: * Have strong leadership and team development abilities. * Are capable of strategic thinking and cross\-functional collaboration. * Are a skilled communicator and negotiator. * Are analytical and confident when making decisions * Are comfortable with change and able to work under pressure. * Are proficient in SAP R/3 and modern procurement tools. **Education \& Experience** * University degree in a relevant field. * 8\+ years of Procurement experience, including 5\+ years in a leadership or strategic role. * Solid background in manufacturing, engineering, or supply chain environments. * Proven experience managing supplier relationships and implementing sourcing strategies. * Strong command of English, both written and verbal. * Experience working in multicultural, matrixed organizations. **Who Are We?** We are **JBT Marel** — a global technology leader in food processing. Our mission is to help produce high\-quality food sustainably and affordably. Through automation, digital tools, and engineering excellence, we help the world’s leading food processors work smarter — and safer. **Interested?** **Join us — and bring quality to life at the heart of food innovation.** Questions? Contact: Craig Maiden – Craig.Maiden@marel.com Learn more at: marel.com Follow us on LinkedIn **Let’s shape the future of food — together.** \#LI\-CM1