Sourcing Executive – Service Operations

Based upon the Alfa Laval sourcing objectives, commodity strategy and initiatives from the Handshake Process, execute and develop the Optimal Supplier Base solution regarding Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost on the goods/services to be delivered to specified sites in line with Alfa Laval Purchasing Process.

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 allows 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

Key Responsibilities:

Direct Purchase Management

• Manage procurement of spare parts, tools, and consumables for service centers.
• Ensure timely availability of materials to prevent service delays.

Repair Job Coordination

• Collaborate with service teams to identify repair requirements.
• Source and engage specialized vendors for component-level repairs and refurbishing.
• Monitor repair timelines and ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Analyze scope of work, review quotations, and negotiate terms effectively.

Vendor Development & Management

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules to optimize value.

Cost Optimization

• Analyze purchasing trends and implement cost-saving strategies.
• Maintain competitive pricing without compromising on quality.

Inventory Coordination

• Manage consumables, service center equipment spares, and tools.
• Work closely with service teams to forecast demand accurately.
• Monitor stock levels and initiate timely replenishment.

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure adherence to company procurement policies and standards.
• Maintain accurate records of purchase orders, invoices, and contracts.

Quality Assurance

• Coordinate with suppliers to meet quality standards.
• Handle returns for defective or non-compliant materials promptly.

Who you are?

You’re innovative and solutions oriented. You’re driven and practical, able to execute in the most efficient way possible. You also share our curious mindset and want to know how you can be better and do better, day after day. Just as important are the people, team, and communication skills essential to delivering projects in an agile way that meet quality, time, and targets.      If you’re also adaptable and flexible, eager to learn even more and have a curiosity that drives innovation, this is where you’ll find a world of career-building opportunity.

What you can be?

• Education: Bachelor’s in engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial) or Supply Chain/Operations; MBA preferred.
• Experience: 6–10 years in direct sourcing/supplier development, preferably in service operations, repair/refurbishment, industrial equipment, 
• Certifications (Preferred): Six Sigma Green Belt

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.

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

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