Global Sourcing Strategist

Alfa Laval; Lunds kommun; On-site; SEK 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

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

In this role, you will collaborate with suppliers, factories, R&D, and product teams, leading strategic category management and international negotiations to

Qualifications

• 5–15 years of experience in strategic purchasing, commodity management or similar.
• Proven experience with international supplier negotiations.
• Experience across multiple sites, countries and functions in an international organization.
• Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business or a similar field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

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 negotiations

Supplier relationship management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Engineering degree

Supply Chain degree

Business degree

Job description

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

In this role, you will collaborate with suppliers, factories, R&D, and product teams, leading strategic category management and international negotiations to