Global Purchaser

The outcome of the purchasing work is critical for improving the competitiveness of Alfa Laval.We are looking for a new member to our Global purchasing organization, for the commodity group Metals.

The commodity group 'Metals' is responsible for securing a competitive sourcing of Alfa Laval's need for metals, representing more than 25% of the total purchasing.The area of responsibility for this position lies in the range 25-50 MEUR.The job includes creating new opportunities, negotiating and maintaining commercial agreements and contracts.Important parts of the job are to be updated on the international metal market and to be a professional counterpart to the suppliers.

We expect you to be a commercially driven engineer.You have a university degree combined with several years of commercial experience from purchasing but preferably also from sales or marketing.You have substantial negotiating skills and experience.

You achieve results through close co-operation with our manufacturing sites, material experts, the global purchasing offices, the marketing and R&D organizations.Strong interpersonal skills enable you to co-operate and build relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
You find opportunities and drive various activities in an efficient and persistent way, yet with an understanding of the importance of showing respect and taking into account various internal parameters.

The position requires 50-70 traveling days per year.English is the business language.The position is based in Lund.

For further information, please contact:
Ingegärd Burling, Purchasing Manager Metals
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