Global Strategic Purchaser: Lead Sourcing & Supply Strategy

Alfa Laval Mid Europe GmbH; Kolding; On-site; DKK 673,000 - 897,000; Full time

Job summary

Alfa Laval Mid Europe GmbH in Denmark is seeking a Global Strategic Purchaser to own the global sourcing strategy for a key sub-commodity group within Electrical, Instrumentation & Flow Items, with an annual spend of €50–70M. The role combines strategic category management, international negotiations and supplier development to shape sourcing for new products.

You will collaborate with factories, R&D and product management across Alfa Laval, lead cross‑border supplier negotiations, and drive

Qualifications

• 5–15 years of experience in strategic purchasing or related field.
• International supplier negotiations and supplier relationship management experience.
• Experience across multiple sites, countries and functions in an international organization.
• Experience with complex product or supplier portfolios; familiarity with electrical/instrumentation/flow components is advantageous.
• Strong commercial, analytical and negotiation skills including contract management.

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 sourcing

Supplier negotiations

Category management

Stakeholder management

Supply chain resilience

Education

Engineering/Supply Chain

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Alfa Laval Mid Europe GmbH in Denmark is seeking a Global Strategic Purchaser to own the global sourcing strategy for a key sub-commodity group within Electrical, Instrumentation & Flow Items, with an annual spend of €50–70M. The role combines strategic category management, international negotiations and supplier development to shape sourcing for new products.

You will collaborate with factories, R&D and product management across Alfa Laval, lead cross‑border supplier negotiations, and drive