Strategic Purchaser
Based upon the input from the Purchasing Process and Supplier Forecast & Material Management and accordingly to the Replenishment Process, continuously secure the availability of material according to requirements from both internal and external customers.
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.
Please feel free to peruse our website www.alfalaval.com
The position / About the Job:
- Ensure our capacity needs of our suppliers
- Communicate material requirements and product specifics to our suppliers
- Place and secure delivery of purchase orders
- In case of deviations, limit the deviation and carry out corrective measures
- Supplier Payment approvals
- Support the handshake process
- Focus and track daily results related to the three defined purchasing milestones (quality, delivery, cost)
- Be active at Cell Status Board meetings
- Be active in problem solving and other improvement activities
- Suggest improvements in Instructions / SOP's
- Always consider the possibility of eliminating waste
- Engage in safety and quality work and immediately call TM/UM when problems or risks arise
- Take responsibility for their own development and to stay informed
- Forecast & logic-based planning
- Supplier audits & visits if necessary
- Importing goods for local assembly
Competence, experience and attitude to work
Properties:
- Act on Alfa Laval's values
- Be able to understand the big picture without seeing all the details
- Have Good communication skills
- Be able to think critically and challenge in a positive way
- Having good collaborative skills
- Be responsible
- Be flexible
- Creative thinking
Education:
- B.E. / B.Tech. (Mech/Prod)/Diploma (Mech/Prod)
Qualifications and experience:
- B.E/B. Tech with 3-5 years of experience/ Diploma with 6-8 years of experience in domain
- Knowledge of PPAP, SQE and supplier development is mandatory
- Lean Six Sigma qualified
- Good understanding and hands-on exposure in fabrication & machining
- Deep knowledge of the ERP system
- English in both speech and writing
- Supply Chain Understanding
- Supplier association
- Good knowledge of the business and processes of the company
Essential relationships:
- Unit Manager
- Team Manager
- Team Leader
- System support
- Key User
- Suppliers
- Goods Receiving
- Production Planner
- Quality
Power (e.g. purchase):
According to delegation from TM
Highlight problems and deviations and initiate problems resolution and improvement activities.
All supplier's related basic information (e.g. lead times, price lists) may only be updated in agreement with the contract owner.
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
- B.E. or B.Tech. in Mechanical or Production Engineering, or a Diploma in Mechanical or Production Engineering
- B.E. or B.Tech. with 3–5 years of domain experience, or Diploma with 6–8 years of domain experience
- Knowledge of PPAP, SQE, and supplier development
- Lean Six Sigma qualification
- Hands-on experience in fabrication and machining
- Deep knowledge of ERP systems
- English proficiency in speaking and writing
- Supply chain understanding
- Supplier association experience
- Knowledge of the company’s business and processes
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
