Global Strategic Purchaser
Logistics, Sales & Operations · Supply Chain & Transport · Procurement
In short
Responsibilities
- Own and implement the global sourcing strategy for assigned sub-commodity group.
- Optimize the global supplier base and supply chain to improve cost, quality, delivery and resilience.
- Lead international supplier negotiations and secure robust commercial agreements and contract coverage.
- Drive supplier performance, consolidation and continuous improvement.
- Partner with R&D and Product Management on sourcing for new product development.
- Lead sourcing activities during supply disruptions, quality issues and other supplier-related crises.
- Collaborate with factories, distribution centers, product centers and local and global purchasing teams.
- Ensure supplier compliance with Alfa Laval’s sustainability, regulatory and business requirements.
- Identify and drive opportunities for digitalization, sustainability and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- 5–15 years of experience in strategic purchasing, commodity/category management or similar.
- Proven experience with international supplier negotiations and supplier relationship management.
- Extensive experience working across multiple sites, countries and functions in an international organization.
- Strong commercial, analytical and negotiation skills, including experience with contract management.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Desired Qualifications
- Preferably within manufacturing, heavy industry or a related technical environment.
- Experience managing a complex product or supplier portfolio; experience with electrical, instrumentation, flow or similar technical components is an advantage.
- Good understanding of relevant manufacturing processes and technical products.
- Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business or a similar field.
Benefits
- Opportunity to shape sourcing for new products.
- Lead critical supply situations.
- Continuous review of received applications.
- Background checks on final candidates.
- Alcohol and drug testing for candidates in Sweden.
Skills
About Alfa Laval
Our pioneering 140-year-old start-up culture is built on the idea that partnership is the key to solving complex problems and unlocking the full potential of resources. So we collaborate closely with our partners, customers, and thought leaders to create game-changing solutions that challenge conventional thinking on quality, efficiency, and innovation. United by a shared commitment to creating positive impact we’re reshaping vital industries, like energy, food, water, and shipping, to optimize efficiency, reduce emissions, and increase yields. Together, we’re building business success,…
Company
Alfa LavalJob Posted
15 hours ago
Expires
in 3 days
Employment Type
Full Time
Work mode
On Site
Experience Level
Mid-Senior
Locations
Kolding, Denmark
Aalborg, Denmark
Skogstorp, Sweden
Flemingsberg, Sweden
Jordbro, Sweden
Landskrona, Sweden
Lund, Sweden
Nakskov, Denmark
Ronneby, Sweden
Søborg, Denmark
Staffanstorp, Sweden
Tumba, Sweden
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