Global Sourcing Strategist - International Purchases

Alfa Laval; Tumba; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will collaborate with global suppliers, factories, R&D, Product Management and purchasing teams to influence decisions with broad business

Qualifications

• Strong strategic purchasing experience in an international, technical environment.
• Proven ability to negotiate with global suppliers and manage supplier relationships.
• Experience across multiple sites, countries and functions in a large organization.
• Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business or a related field; excellent English skills.

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.
• 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 supplier crises.
• Collaborate with factories, distribution centers, product centers and global purchasing teams.
• Ensure supplier compliance with Alfa Laval's sustainability, regulatory and business requirements.
• Identify and drive opportunities for digitalization and continuous improvement.

Skills

Strategic purchasing

Supplier negotiations

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

English communication

Education

Engineering degree

Supply Chain or Business degree

Job description

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

You will collaborate with global suppliers, factories, R&D, Product Management and purchasing teams to influence decisions with broad business