Strategic Sourcing Lead (Elastomers) – Supply Chain Impact

Alfa Laval; Kolding; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Alfa Laval in Denmark is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Project Manager to lead elastomer sourcing initiatives, managing an annual spend of more than DKK 100 million.

You will partner with R&D, Product Management and Production to develop preferred supplier strategies, secure reliable deliveries and drive improvements across cost, quality and compliance.

The role is based in Kolding, Denmark, with 10–20 travel days annually and demands strong collaboration, ownership and stakeholder alignment.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in strategic procurement or sourcing, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Proven experience leading sourcing or cross-functional projects and delivering measurable results.
• Experience with supplier management, supplier development, and optimizing supplier bases.
• Skilled in PPAP and Lean Six Sigma tools and have used them to drive measurable improvements.
• Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders and building alignment across functions and suppliers.
• English fluency; Danish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing projects covering 500+ parts, with a focus on developing and implementing preferred supplier strategies.
• Optimize the supplier base across cost, quality, delivery, safety, sustainability, and compliance.
• Ensure continuity and reliability of supply for our production and distribution operations.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while driving continuous improvement and performance.
• Collaborate closely with R&D, Product Management, Production, and other stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with business needs.
• Analyze spend, supplier performance, and market data to identify opportunities and support fact-based decision-making.
• Ensure sourcing activities comply with relevant legislation, company policies, and business requirements.
• Drive initiatives that strengthen our supply chain and contribute to an improved overall customer experience.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Supplier management

Cross-functional

PPAP

Lean Six Sigma

English fluency

Danish helpful

Tools

PPAP

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

Alfa Laval in Denmark is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Project Manager to lead elastomer sourcing initiatives, managing an annual spend of more than DKK 100 million.

You will partner with R&D, Product Management and Production to develop preferred supplier strategies, secure reliable deliveries and drive improvements across cost, quality and compliance.

The role is based in Kolding, Denmark, with 10–20 travel days annually and demands strong collaboration, ownership and stakeholder alignment.