Global Strategic Purchaser & Sourcing Leader

Alfa Laval; Nakskov; On-site; DKK 673,000 - 1,046,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Collaborating with global suppliers, factories, R&D and purchasing teams, you’ll influence decisions with global impact and lead negotiations, supplier development and critical supply

Qualifications

• 5–15 years of experience in strategic purchasing, commodity management or similar role.
• Proven experience with international supplier negotiations and supplier relationship management.
• Experience across multiple sites, countries and functions in international organisations.
• Experience with electrical, instrumentation, flow or similar technical components is a plus.
• Strong commercial, analytical and negotiation skills, including contract management.
• Good understanding of relevant manufacturing processes and technical products.

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/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 negotiations

Supplier relationship management

Analytical skills

Contract management

English communication

Education

Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business or similar

Job description

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

Collaborating with global suppliers, factories, R&D and purchasing teams, you’ll influence decisions with global impact and lead negotiations, supplier development and critical supply