Alfa Laval in Pune, we are looking for a Key User Sourcing to deliver insights on existing processes in Sourcing function of the Factory / Function and bridge knowledge gap towards end-users.
About the Company:
In Alfa Laval, we are every single day contributing to a more sustainable future for our planet through engineering innovation. Our global team designs and implements the refining, recycling and purifying process that allow our customers to be better themselves. You will find our work in leading applications for water purification, clean energy, food production, waste processing, pharmaceutical development and much more. The people of Alfa Laval enjoy the freedom to pursue ideas and the resources to see those ideas to become reality, in an environment that welcomes drive, courage and diversity. The result is a company where we all can be very proud of what we do.
Our core competencies are in the areas of heat transfer separation, and fluid handling. We are dedicated to optimizing the performance of our customers' processes. our world-class technologies, our systems, equipment and services must create solutions that help our customers stay ahead. Please feel free to peruse our website www.alfalaval.com.
The position / About the Job:
Sourcing Key User – Industrial Module Manufacturing – D365
- Will become the factory’s experts in D365 for Sourcing function.
- Understands the track processes
- Might cover several tracks
- Ensures that local processes fit the global processes
- Will be hands-on in the site roll-out
- Defines and tests business scenarios in their track(s)
- Supports and trains local users in D365
As a Sourcing Key User and Data Migration
- Drives the local data cleansing in the legacy system (Movex)
- Ensures all items in scope are marked and categorized in the legacy system
- Extracts data in scope from the legacy system
- Ensures coherence in the data extracts
As a Sourcing Key User after Go Live
- Coordinates track activities across sites
- Governs’ and implements new processes after deployment
- Super-user / point of contact for the processes after the site has gone live
As a Local Process Owner
- Interface group to the Local Steering Committee
- Owners of the business / sourcing process scenarios for the track and responsible for the business scenario scope
- Responsible for testing that the solution is acceptable
- Responsible for local processes to fit OneERP Standard and local legal requirements
- Responsible for securing that locally owned gaps are closed
- Support end users in the change management
- Responsible for the process / function benefit realisation post roll-out
Skills:
- Domain Knowledge :- Have a deep understanding of the business processes and best practice in the specific functional area
- Communication & Collaboration Skills :- Be able to train and guide others and bridge gaps between D365 experts and end-users
- Leadership & Influence:- Advocate for D365 within their teams and influence colleagues positively, analyze problems, identify root causes, and propose solutions
- Technical Proficiency:- Become proficient in using D365. They will be the first support level and need to be fairly IT proficient
- Continuous Learning:- Role continues after go-live, thus a desire to continuous improvement the solution locally is needed
- Attention to detail:- Key users will configure system settings, define security roles and test functionality
- Program Management: Exposure to small / medium / large scale program implementation is preferred.
- Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues, evaluate options, and implement effective solutions.
- Change Management: Experience and understanding of how to drive and manage organizational change related to IT transformation, with a focus on minimizing resistance and maximizing adoption
Experience:
- Strong knowledge of sourcing processes, methodologies and tools with 5 + years experience
- Digitally proficient - Comfortable working with IT systems and tools
- A confident communicator who can train local staff effectively
- Stakeholder Management & Project Coordination
- Strong Functional Experience in leading and managing the operational procurement activities.
Education:
- Bachelors Degree in Engineering
- Awareness or exposure to D 365 or any other ERP implementation will be preferred.
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.
- It is an exciting place to build a global network with different nationalities.
- Your work will have a true impact on Alfa Laval’s future success; you will be learning new things every day.
"We care about diversity, inclusion and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioural 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
- At least 5 years of experience with sourcing processes, methodologies, and tools
- Strong knowledge of operational procurement activities, including leading and managing procurement processes
- Digital proficiency and comfort working with IT systems and tools
- Strong communication skills and the ability to train and guide local users
- Stakeholder management and project coordination experience
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root-cause analysis skills
- Experience understanding and managing organizational change related to IT transformation
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering
- Exposure to small, medium, or large-scale program implementations
- Awareness or exposure to Microsoft Dynamics 365 or another ERP implementation
- Ability to configure system settings, define security roles, and test functionality
- Attention to detail and commitment to continuous improvement
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
