Buyer

Alfa Laval Mid Europe GmbH; Broken Arrow (OK); On-site; USD 82,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare, dental, vision plans

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays and time off

Job summary

Alfa Laval Mid Europe GmbH in Broken Arrow, OK, is looking for a Buyer to manage sourcing and purchasing for selected categories and suppliers. You’ll collaborate with internal teams to ensure quality, delivery, compliance, and continuous improvement across the supply base.

You will build strong supplier relationships, support sustainability targets, and contribute to a resilient procurement organization. This is an on-site role with opportunities to drive value and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, engineering, operations management, or related field.
• 3+ years’ experience in purchasing, sourcing, supply chain or procurement operations.
• Experience with suppliers in industrial or manufacturing environments is advantageous.
• Knowledge of procurement processes, negotiations and supplier management.
• Understanding of sustainability, compliance and responsible sourcing; ERP/procurement tools experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing activities for assigned suppliers, materials or categories.
• Secure timely delivery, quality and cost performance aligned with business needs.
• Develop long-term supplier partnerships based on trust and continuous improvement.
• Support supplier evaluations, negotiations and contract management.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, logistics, quality and sustainability teams.
• Monitor supplier performance using KPIs and improvement plans.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and ways to improve efficiency.
• Support sourcing projects for new products, capacity expansion and ops improvements.
• Ensure compliance with Alfa Laval policies and sustainability requirements.
• Contribute to digitalization and process improvements in procurement.

Skills

Analytical skills

Structured thinking

Prioritization

Negotiation

Continuous improvement

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

3+ years in purchasing/sourcing/procurement

Tools

ERP systems

Procurement tools

Job description

Every day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact – on our colleagues, partners, customers and society. Together, we’re pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative, we challenge conventional thinking to develop world-leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas, including energy, food, water and shipping. As we push forward, the innovative, open spirit that fuels our 140-year-old start-up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So, as we shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build our careers too.

About the job

As a Buyer, you will manage sourcing and purchasing activities for selected categories, components, or suppliers. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure quality, delivery performance, compliance, and continuous improvement across the supply base. The role combines operational purchasing with strategic supplier collaboration. You will help build strong supplier relationships, support sustainability targets, and contribute to a resilient and efficient sourcing organization. You are organized, proactive, and solution oriented. You enjoy working with people across functions, cultures, and regions, and you build relationships through collaboration and accountability. This is an onsite position located in Broken Arrow, OK.

As a part of the team, you will:

• Manage purchasing activities for assigned suppliers, materials, or categories
• Secure timely delivery, quality, and cost performance in line with business needs
• Build and maintain long-term supplier partnerships based on trust, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Support supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contract management activities
• Work closely with production, engineering, logistics, quality, and sustainability teams
• Monitor supplier performance using key performance indicators and improvement plans
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and increase supply chain resilience
• Support sourcing projects connected to new products, capacity expansion, and operational improvements
• Ensure compliance with Alfa Laval policies, sustainability requirements, and relevant regulations
• Contribute to responsible sourcing practices, including supplier sustainability assessments and risk management
• Help drive digitalization and process improvements within procurement operations
• Participate in cross-functional and global sourcing initiatives when relevant

All employees are expected to prioritize safety, regardless of role. This includes strict adherence to company-wide safety policies and procedures, proactive promotion of safe practices, and addressing unsafe behaviors or conditions in a constructive and positive manner.

Employees expected to conduct themselves with professionalism, courtesy, and cooperation toward colleagues, customers, vendors, and visitors.

Full compliance with all Alfa Laval policies and procedures is required to maintain a respectful, safe, and productive work environment.

Local, domestic and international travel up to 10%.

"We care about diversity, inclusion and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioral traits can provide important insights into a candidate's fit to a role. To help us achieve this we apply Pymetrics assessments, and upon application you will be invited to play the assessment games."

What you know:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, engineering, operations management, or a related field, preferred with relevant experience, and/or 3 or more years’ experience in purchasing, sourcing, supply chain, or procurement operations and:
• Experience working with suppliers in an industrial or manufacturing environment is an advantage
• Knowledge of procurement processes, negotiations, and supplier management
• Understanding of sustainability, compliance, and responsible sourcing principles
• Experience working with enterprise resource planning systems and procurement tools
• Strong communication skills in English, both written and spoken

Key Skills & Abilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• A structured and detail-oriented way of working
• Confidence in managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Good negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• A continuous improvement mindset
• Curiosity and interest in developing smarter and more sustainable ways of working
• A collaborative approach that supports team success and shared goals

Physical and Environmental Factors:

• Extended periods of sitting at a desk with frequent attendance on shop floor.
• Shop Floor: Frequently exposed to outside weather conditions
• Shop Floor: Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and vibration.
• Shop Floor: The noise level in the work environment is often loud.
• Shop Floor: Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Steel toe boots, safety glasses, and ear plugs)

What’s in it for you?

We offer a challenging position in an open and friendly environment where we help each other to develop and create value. Your work will have a true impact on Alfa Laval’s future success. Our benefits-eligible associates enjoy healthcare, dental and vision plans, a robust wellness program, generous 401(k), paid holidays, paid time off benefits, and more. At Alfa Laval, we carefully consider a wide range of factors to determine your total compensation package. We rely on market indicators and consider your specific job, background, skills, and experience to get it right.

The base salary for this role is typically $82,000.00-$97,000.00.

Alfa Laval is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, or business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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