Global Sourcing Strategist & Supplier Leader

Alfa Laval; Søborg; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Alfa Laval is seeking a Global Strategic Purchaser in Denmark to own the global sourcing strategy for a key sub-commodity group within Electrical, Instrumentation & Flow Items, with EUR 50–70M spend. You will shape supplier strategy, drive cost, quality, delivery and supply risk, and lead negotiations with international suppliers.

Partnering with global factories, R&D, Product Management and purchasing teams, you will manage supplier performance, continuous improvement and sustainability

Qualifications

• 5–15 years in strategic purchasing or commodity management.
• International supplier negotiations experience.
• Experience across multiple sites and countries.
• Engineering/technical background is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own and implement global sourcing strategy for your sub-commodity group.
• Optimize the global supplier base and supply chain for cost, quality, delivery and resilience.
• Lead international supplier negotiations and contract coverage.
• Drive supplier performance, consolidation and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with R&D and Product Management on sourcing for new product development.
• Lead sourcing during supply disruptions and supplier crises.
• Ensure supplier compliance with sustainability, regulatory and business requirements.
• Identify opportunities for digitalization and sustainability improvements.

Skills

Strategic purchasing

International stakeholder management

Supplier negotiations

Contract management

Analytical skills

English communication

Education

Engineering or related field degree

Job description

Alfa Laval is seeking a Global Strategic Purchaser in Denmark to own the global sourcing strategy for a key sub-commodity group within Electrical, Instrumentation & Flow Items, with EUR 50–70M spend. You will shape supplier strategy, drive cost, quality, delivery and supply risk, and lead negotiations with international suppliers.

Partnering with global factories, R&D, Product Management and purchasing teams, you will manage supplier performance, continuous improvement and sustainability