Global Sourcing Category Manager

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.

Alfa Laval Global Sourcing interacts with our Product Groups and Business Units securing optimal supplier performance for all our product needs. Under the umbrella of “One Alfa Laval Sourcing”, we work in collaboration with our global colleagues following our key priorities Sustainability, Safety, Quality, Delivery on Time and Cost.

Who you are

You are an idea generator, who can drive various activities in an efficient and persistent way, yet with an understanding of showing respect and taking into account various internal parameters and cultures.

You achieve results through close co-operation with our manufacturing sites, material experts, global purchasing offices, and R&D.

You are a team player, with the ability to build trustful relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

About the job

As Global Category Manager, your job includes:

• Development and implementation of strategies through close corporation with stakeholders

• Managing and driving purchasing projects from both a commercial and technical perspective

• Corporation with R&D - testing materials & audits

• Finding opportunities, negotiating and maintaining commercial agreements.

An important part of the job is to be updated on the international metal market and follow development of e.g., new materials, processes and markets in order to be a professional counterpart to our worldwide suppliers.

You report to the Global Purchasing Manager. The position requires 40-60 traveling days per year.

What you know

You have a graduate degree in engineering or purchasing, relevant business education or similar. Practical and theoretical experience is highly valued in manufacturing component processes. We value technical experience and have worked with different processes and see technical know-how as a strong merit. You have several years of work experience and a good commercial track-record, either from a purchasing and / or sales position. You must have experience in international negotiations and supplier relations (SRM).

For further information please contact:

Claus Møller, Global Purchasing Manager, claus.møller@alfalaval.com

Divya Sharma, Talent Acquisition Partner, divya.sharma@alfalaval.com

Union information

Johan Ranhög, Akademikerna, +46 46 2891664
Stefan Sandell, Ledarna, +46 46 367364
Bror Garcia Lantz, Unionen, +46 709 366985

We are looking forward to hearing from you soon so send your application without delay. Selection and interviews will be ongoing continuously.

Please note, applications sent directly via email will be disregarded without notice.

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.

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