Global Strategic Purchaser – Electrical, Instrumentation & Flow

Alfa Laval; Kolding; On-site; DKK 673,000 - 972,000; Full time

Job summary

Alfa Laval is seeking a Global Strategic Purchaser who will own and drive the global sourcing strategy for the Electrical, Instrumentation & Flow Items sub-commodity group, with an annual spend of €50–70M. You will shape supplier strategy and supply chain to maximize value, secure competitiveness and manage cost, quality, delivery and supply risk.

You will work with global suppliers, factories, R&D, Product Management and purchasing teams to influence decisions with a global business impact.

Qualifications

• 5–15 years of experience in strategic purchasing or commodity management within manufacturing or technical environments.
• Proven experience with international supplier negotiations and supplier relationship management.
• Experience working across multiple sites, countries and functions in an international organization.
• Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business or a similar field.

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

International stakeholder management

Negotiation

Contract management

Supply chain

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

English communication

Education

Engineering/Business degree

Job description

Alfa Laval is seeking a Global Strategic Purchaser who will own and drive the global sourcing strategy for the Electrical, Instrumentation & Flow Items sub-commodity group, with an annual spend of €50–70M. You will shape supplier strategy and supply chain to maximize value, secure competitiveness and manage cost, quality, delivery and supply risk.

You will work with global suppliers, factories, R&D, Product Management and purchasing teams to influence decisions with a global business impact.