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.

Who you are:

We create better everyday conditions for people. We do this by contributing to a more sustainable future through engineering innovation. We love what we do and we’re good at it. But now we want to be even better! We’re looking for a passionate Supplier Developer to our organization.

About the job:

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.
 

Key tasks: 

   Create/update supplier agreements considering optimal total cost, risk exposure, product mix.

    Follow up supplier audit/business principle audit deviations to ensure suppliers to meet Alfa Laval demanding.

    Support with sourcing strategy inputs from China/East Asia region perspective and execute commodity sourcing strategy.

    Support new product introduction sourcing activity.

    Identification of new suppliers and consolidation of supplier base.

    Execute supplier qualification procedures.

    Drive commercial development activities and supplier development

    Drive assigned tasks for corrective actions regarding suppliers Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost.

    Meet performance target by working closely with global commodities responsible.

    Responsible for supplier improvement activities, act as resolution leader in PIM (Purchasing Improvement Meeting) assignment.

    Act as Product Group coordinator as per assignment.

What you know:

Knowledge:

• 5+ years relevant experience in sourcing area
• Bachelor degree or above, major in Mechanical Engineering
• Material knowledge, familiar with mechanical and chemical properties
• Raw material manufacturing process knowledge

Skills:

• Fluent written and spoken English
• Good interpersonal communication skill
• Cross-cultural awareness
• International company quality awareness
• Good project management skills
• Problem resolution skills

Attitude:

• Strong business acumen
• Drive initiatives, Speed with actions
• Focus on profit/cost
• Willing to travel
• Loyal

Motivation:

• Performance driven
• Personal development
• Business interest
• Long term assignment

Main Commodity’s:

• Raw materials
• Stainless steel, carbon steel, copper, nickel, titanium and others
• Gaskets and fasteners

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.