Global Strategic Purchaser - Electrical, Instrumentation & Flow

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

Job summary

Alfa Laval seeks a Global Strategic Purchaser to own the global sourcing strategy within Electrical, Instrumentation & Flow Items. With €50–70M annual spend, you will shape supplier strategy, negotiate internationally, and drive continuity across factories and product centers worldwide.

You will lead supplier development, optimize cost, quality, delivery, and resilience, while aligning with R&D and Product Management on new product sourcing and critical supply situations.

Qualifications

• 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 across sites, countries and functions in an international organization.
• Experience with a complex product or supplier portfolio; advantage in electrical/instrumentation/flow components.
• Strong commercial, analytical and negotiation skills including contract management.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes and technical products.
• English written and spoken fluency.

Responsibilities

• Own and implement the global sourcing strategy for the assigned sub-commodity group.
• Optimize the global supplier base and supply chain for 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 and quality issues.
• Collaborate with factories, distribution centers, product centers and global purchasing teams.
• Ensure supplier compliance with Alfa Laval’s sustainability and regulatory requirements.
• Identify opportunities for digitalization, sustainability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Strategic purchasing

International negotiations

Supplier management

Category management

Contract management

Analytical skills

English proficiency

Education

Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain or Business

Job description

Alfa Laval seeks a Global Strategic Purchaser to own the global sourcing strategy within Electrical, Instrumentation & Flow Items. With €50–70M annual spend, you will shape supplier strategy, negotiate internationally, and drive continuity across factories and product centers worldwide.

You will lead supplier development, optimize cost, quality, delivery, and resilience, while aligning with R&D and Product Management on new product sourcing and critical supply situations.