Global Sourcing Strategist

alfalaval; Kolding; On-site; DKK 980,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Alfa Laval in Denmark seeks a Global Strategic Purchaser to own the global sourcing strategy for the Electrical, Instrumentation & Flow Items sub-commodity group, with an annual spend of approximately €50-70M.

You will shape supplier strategy, lead international negotiations, manage supplier risk, and collaborate with R&D, Product Management, and factories to drive value and resilience.

Qualifications

• 5-15 years of experience in strategic purchasing or related roles.
• Proven experience with international supplier negotiations.
• Experience across multiple sites, countries and functions in international organizations.
• Experience managing a complex product or supplier portfolio; technical components are an advantage.
• Strong commercial, analytical and negotiation skills including contract management.
• Good understanding of relevant manufacturing processes and technical products.
• Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business or similar.
• Excellent written and verbal English.

Responsibilities

• Own and implement the global sourcing strategy for the 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 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.

Skills

Global sourcing

International negotiations

Supplier relationship mgmt

Cost quality delivery

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Engineering / Supply Chain / Business

Job description

Alfa Laval in Denmark seeks a Global Strategic Purchaser to own the global sourcing strategy for the Electrical, Instrumentation & Flow Items sub-commodity group, with an annual spend of approximately €50-70M.

You will shape supplier strategy, lead international negotiations, manage supplier risk, and collaborate with R&D, Product Management, and factories to drive value and resilience.