Lead Buyer

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Greenwood, SC
65K-85K Annually
3-5 Years Experience
Industrial
The Role
The Lead Buyer at Alfa Laval is responsible for PDL Operational Sourcing tasks, supporting with cost roll, supplier escalations, digital transformation, improvement activities, supplier performance monitoring, and more. Key relationships include Order Support, BU Sourcing, Global Sourcing, and various internal and external stakeholders.
Summary Generated by Built In

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:
The Lead Buyer is responsible for PDL Operational Sourcing tasks.

In this role, you will support with:

  • Cost Roll
  • Supplier Escalations
  • Support the Digital transformation, D365, BY, Jakamo, Power BI
  • Participate in task forces
  • Run improvement activities & Projects.
  • Supplier performance (monitor and act)
  • Basic data quality work
  • Price list update
  • Initial sample process
  • Supplier onboarding and phase out
  • Handle shortages
  • Control of daily purchasing, price deviations
  • Pim Meetings, attend and escalate
  • Onboarding suppliers into Jakamo (technical part)
  • Lead Time accuracy analysis and update
  • Claims- Support Function
  • Participate in S&OP process
  • Responsible for internal suppliers (if applicable)


Competence/Skills

  • University degree in relevant area (Business, Supply Chain, Procurement etc)
  • +3 years experience of Operational Purchasing
  • Green Belt Lean Six Sigma


Key relationships:

  • Order Support
  • BU Sourcing
  • Global Sourcing
  • Quote team
  • SCP
  • Order Handling
  • Warehouse
  • Customers, internal and external (if applicable)
  • Suppliers, internal and external (if applicable)

"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’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 $65,000 - $85,000/year.

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.

EEO/Vet/Disabled Employer

Top Skills

Lean Six Sigma
The Company
HQ: Lund
13,646 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1883

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

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