Engineer Supplier Development
Support Manager Supplier Development for Competitive compliant & sustainable supplier base in Region India. Assist in deploying sub-commodity sourcing strategy in the region by working closely with Manager Supplier Development & global commodity team.
About Us -
At Alfa Laval, we always go the extra mile to overcome the toughest challenges. Our driving force is to accelerate success for our customers, people, and planet. We make it happen 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 an open inclusive workplace, based on diversity with a sense of belonging. This is where you can make a difference by 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.
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The position / About the Job:
Regional Supplier Management
Manage Supplier relationship & build a strong network of performance driven suppliers. Monitor Compliance & KPI’s of Supplier regarding safety – Quality – Delivery – Cost. Support Global category management team in deploying supplier strategies in the Region. Market Scouting for Potential New Supplier based on Gaps in Category. Support Resolutions for the identified Deviations in supplier performance. Supplier capacity Monitoring for identifying potential future bottlenecks & actions on same.
Sourcing Project Management
Work closely with commodity Teams for Local Supplier Base exploration. Participate in New Product Development / Localisation sourcing projects. Secure Timely Execution of major Project Milestones & overall timeline. Work closely with regional Quality team to secure right first-time test samples.
Regional Sourcing Office KPI Reporting
Monthly Regional Sourcing Scorecard preparation Key Raw Material Trend Tracking Report Preparetion
Regional Delivery Performance Management
This role is responsible for ensuring suppliers deliver goods on time, managing open purchase orders, and coordinating with logistics partners to guarantee seamless shipment execution. The position acts as a bridge between procurement, suppliers, and logistics teams to optimize supply chain performance.
Supplier Delivery Performance Management (On Time Delivery with Agreed lead time) Open Order Follow Up Coordination with Logistic partners
Competencies, experience and attitudes to do the job (optional - if job description is used as input to recruit and performance reviews):
- Highly self-motivated result driven attitude.
- Inquisitive approach towards new technology & mindset for continuous improvement.
- Strong ability to work with matrix organizational structure with multiple internal stakeholders.
- Proficiency in MS tools Word-Excel-PowerPoint
- Critical thinking skill High level ability of Problem solving.
- Excellent communication skills Verbal & written.
Process knowledge:
Sourcing of Engineering Products & Supplier Development
Qualifications & experience:
- BE Mechanical or Production
- 3-4 years of experience from Sourcing of Engineering Components
- Basic Project management & Negotiation skills.
- Experience from PPAP, Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification
- Willingness to Travel Domestic
Key relationships:
- Manager Supplier Development
- Manager Sourcing Office India
- Global Commodity management Team
- Site Purchase Managers & their Teams.
- Regional Suppliers
Why should you apply
- We offer you an interesting and challenging position in an open and friendly environment where we help each other to develop and create value for our customers.
- Exciting place to build a global network with different nationalities to mingle and to learn.
- Your work will have a true impact on Alfa Laval’s future success; you will be learning new things every day.
- 140 years old Swedish multinational company with stable growth and expansion
- Sustainability and contributing back to the people and planet are motives behind everything we do
- A very young dynamic marketing team and a great mix of colleagues.
- Internal mobility
We always look for both experience and potential, so if you think you have what it takes to join us and are curious to find out more, apply
"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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical or Production
- 3-4 years experience in sourcing engineering components
- Experience with PPAP (Production Part Approval Process)
- Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification
- Basic project management and negotiation skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Experience in sourcing of engineering products and supplier development
- Willingness to travel domestically
- Strong communication, problem solving, and stakeholder management skills
Alfa Laval Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Alfa Laval and has not been reviewed or approved by Alfa Laval.
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Retirement Support — 401(k) support is described as generous in U.S. postings, and the retirement plan is a notable strength alongside core coverage.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are core parts of the package, and health insurance is often described positively in U.S. materials.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO and paid holidays are standard, with options like purchasing additional PTO expanding flexibility for some roles.
Alfa Laval Insights
What We Do
Pioneering positive impact! Our pioneering 140-year-old start-up culture is built on the idea that partnership is the key to solving complex problems and unlocking the full potential of resources. So we collaborate closely with our partners, customers, and thought leaders to create game-changing solutions that challenge conventional thinking on quality, efficiency, and innovation. United by a shared commitment to creating positive impact we’re reshaping vital industries, like energy, food, water, and shipping, to optimize efficiency, reduce emissions, and increase yields. Together, we’re building business success, elevating the quality of life across society, and driving progress towards a more sustainable world. Alfa Laval is a leading global provider of first-rate heat transfer, separation, fluid handling products separation, and fluid handling products. With these as its base, Alfa Laval aims to help enhance the productivity and competitiveness of its customers in various industries throughout the world. We define their challenges and deliver sustainable products and solutions that meet their requirements – in energy, the environment, food, and the marine industry. Alfa Laval today has customers in some 100 countries, employs more than 21,300 people, and annual sales were SEK 63.6 billion (5.5 BEUR) in 2023. The company is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. Alfa Laval contributes to 15 of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals. Our solutions make a difference in daily life. You can learn more on our website about how our products work, and how they are used in industries worldwide. We welcome your engagement, comments and questions - our guidelines and moderation policy for Alfa Laval channels on social media can be found here: https://www.alfalaval.com/legal/community-guidelines/ Personal data will be handled in accordance with the Alfa Laval Privacy Policy. https://www.alfalaval.com/privacy
