Global Sourcing Strategist & Leader

Alfa Laval; Kolding; On-site; DKK 673,000 - 1,121,000; Full time

Job summary

Alfa Laval is seeking a Global Strategic Purchaser to own the global sourcing strategy for a sub-commodity group with €50–70M spend, spanning multiple sites and countries. You will shape supplier strategies, drive negotiations and lead supply-risk management in a complex, technical environment.

Ideal candidates have extensive international purchasing experience, strong analytically driven negotiation skills, and a degree in Engineering or related field, with fluency in English to collaborate

Qualifications

• 5–15 years of experience in strategic purchasing, commodity/category management or a similar role.
• Experience with international supplier negotiations and supplier relationship management.
• Experience across multiple sites, countries and functions in an international organization.
• Experience managing a complex product or supplier portfolio; experience with electrical, instrumentation, flow or similar technical components is an advantage.
• Strong commercial, analytical and negotiation skills, including experience with contract management.
• Good understanding of relevant manufacturing processes and technical products.
• Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business or a similar field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Own and implement the global sourcing strategy for your 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.

Skills

Strategic purchasing

Supplier negotiations

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Cross-site coordination

English fluency

Education

Engineering degree

Business/Supply Chain degree

Job description

Alfa Laval is seeking a Global Strategic Purchaser to own the global sourcing strategy for a sub-commodity group with €50–70M spend, spanning multiple sites and countries. You will shape supplier strategies, drive negotiations and lead supply-risk management in a complex, technical environment.

Ideal candidates have extensive international purchasing experience, strong analytically driven negotiation skills, and a degree in Engineering or related field, with fluency in English to collaborate