Arbetsbeskrivning

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

At Alfa Laval, we always go that extra mile to overcome the toughest challenges. Our driving force is to accelerate success for our customers, people and planet. You can only achieve that by having dedicated people with a curious mind. Curiosity is the spark behind great ideas. And great ideas drive progress.

As a member of our team, you thrive in a truly diverse workplace based on empowerment. You are here to make a difference. Constantly building bridges to the future with sustainable solutions that have an impact on our planet's most urgent problems. Making the world a better place. Every day.

Alfa Laval Global Sourcing interacts with our Product Groups and Business Units securing optimal supplier performance for all our product needs. Under the umbrella of "One Alfa Laval Sourcing", we work in collaboration with our global colleagues following our key priorities Sustainability, Safety, Quality, Delivery on Time and Cost.

As a Global Strategic Purchaser, your job includes:

• Development and implementation of strategies through close corporation with stakeholders

• Managing and driving purchasing projects

• Finding opportunities, negotiating and maintaining commercial agreements

• Corporation with R&D - testing materials & audits.

An important part of the job is to be updated on the international metal market and follow development of e.g. new materials, processes and markets in order to be a professional counterpart to our world wide suppliers.

You report to the Global Purchasing Manager. The position requires 40-60 traveling days per year. This position can be based in our Kolding, Lund, Søborg, Aalborg or Flemingsberg locations.

Who are you

You achieve results through close co-operation with our manufacturing sites, material experts, global purchasing offices, and R&D.

A team player, with the ability to build trustful relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

You are an idea generator, who can drive various activities in an efficient and persistent way, yet with an understanding of showing respect and taking into account various internal parameters and cultures.

What you know

• You have several years of work experience and a good commercial track-record, either from a purchasing and / or sales position.

• We see technical experience of Machining, Forming and Investment Casting processes as a strong merit.

• You must have substantial experience in international negotiations and supplier relations (SRM).

• You have a graduate degree in engineering/purchasing, relevant business education or similar.

• You possess good computer skills including MS Office and excellent written and verbal English.