At Electrolux Professional Group we hire to meet needs beyond tomorrow
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:
- Act as the liaison between Americas’ Sourcing and Group Purchasing
- Develop the interface between the two groups to create ongoing efficiency and cost reductions
- Ensure the maintenance and update of the Group Purchasing tools & processes (Sourcing board, BU/CP file, collaborative action plan, supplier consolidation, NOWC actions, etc.)
- Category Strategy: Develop and execute multi-year-sourcing roadmaps for assigned commodities to align with business growth and production needs and in accordance with the Group Purchasing Strategic Plan
- Maintain commodity or product line knowledge of current industry conditions including:
- Pricing information and trends
- Vendor information
- Manage vendor relationships, including:
- Selection and performance
- Maintaining and growing vendor managed inventory programs.
- Maintain a vendor performance and relationship management program.
- Analyze vendor quality trends and initiate corrective actions as determined.
- Negotiate terms, pricing and delivery/service conditions with vendors. Partner with material buyer/planners, shared service and manufacturing associates as required to accomplish:
- Research products.
- Clarify specifications.
- Document competitive bidding.
- Coordinate and evaluate engineering changes regarding new products and modification to existing products to guarantee that all outside purchased items meet necessary specifications.
- Initiate and lead system enhancement projects.
- Cost & Spend Analysis: Use ERP data and spend analytics to identify cost-saving opportunities and prioritize high-value sourcing projects.
- Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify and manage supply chain risks related to geopolitical issues, capacity constraints, or financial stability.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Basic computer knowledge, legal aspects of purchasing.
- Must possess ERP (Oracle) knowledge.
- Ability to communicate effectively with sales representatives and other personnel by phone, in person, or through written communication.
- Negotiation: Proven track record of fact-based negotiations
- Work under pressure in a detailed and organized manner.
- Assimilate information to make decisive decisions.
- Able to work in a team environment.
- Able to work with minimal supervision.
- Strong business acumen.
- Availability to travel.
WHAT’S NEEDED FOR YOU TO THRIVE:
- Must be classified as a commodity (or product line) expert.
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Mgmt., business or technical field preferred.
- Three to five years as a buyer or any combination of experience, education, or training that would provide the level of knowledge, skill, and ability required.
- Multi-lingual preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Rarely (0-12%):
- Occasionally (12-33%):
- Frequently (34-66%): Standing/Walking/Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling/Lifting/Pulling/Pushing/Fingering/Grasping/Feeling
- Regularly (67-100%): Seeing/Hearing
- General office environment with several daily hours in the manufacturing plant.
Electrolux Professional Group - meeting needs beyond tomorrow
Electrolux Professional Group is the sustainability leader in our industry and one of the leading global providers of food service, beverage, and laundry solutions for professional users. Our innovative products and worldwide service network make our customers’ work-life easier, more profitable – and truly sustainable every day. Our solutions and products are sold in over 110 countries. In 2025, the Electrolux Professional Group had global sales of SEK 12.2bn and approximately 4,300 employees. Electrolux Professional’s B-shares are listed at Nasdaq Stockholm. For more information, visit https://www.electroluxprofessionalgroup.com
Skills Required
- Basic computer knowledge, legal aspects of purchasing
- ERP (Oracle) knowledge
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Proven track record of fact-based negotiation
- Ability to work under pressure in a detailed and organized manner
- Ability to assimilate information and make decisive decisions
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Strong business acumen
- Availability to travel
- Commodity or product line expertise
- Three to five years as a buyer or equivalent experience
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, business or technical field
- Multi-lingual
What We Do
Electrolux Professional Group is a leading global provider of sustainable food service, beverage, and laundry solutions for professional users. Its mission is to make customers' work-life easier, more profitable, and truly sustainable every day. The company delivers innovative products and a global service network helping businesses, institutions, and healthcare facilities to reduce operating costs while minimizing their overall impact on the climate.
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