Purchaser & Supplier Responsible

Alfa Laval LA Supply Chain in Lund is looking for a

Local strategic buyer  

At Alfa Laval, we always go that extra mile to overcome the toughest challenges. Our driving force is to accelerate success for our customers, people and planet. You can only achieve that by having dedicated people with a curious mind. Curiosity is the spark behind great ideas. And great ideas drive progress.

As a member of our team, you thrive in a truly diverse workplace based on empowerment. You are here to make a difference. Constantly building bridges to the future with sustainable solutions that have an impact on our planet’s most urgent problems. Making the world a better place. Every day.

About the job

In our assembly factory in Lund, we produce and deliver heat exchangers around the world. As a member of our purchasing team, you will be part of our supply chain and ensure that we deliver products according to our customers' expectations and requirements. Our products are sold through all our divisions; Energy, Food & Water and Marine. You will play an important role in ensuring competitiveness and time to market of our products.

Your main tasks include to:
* Lead and drive purchasing projects
* Develop our suppliers with a long-term perspective and close cooperation with regard to lead time and price
* Participate and drive the development of the factory's performance in quality, delivery and cost
* Manage supplier and price negotiations as well as supplier evaluations
* Support in NPD / EPD projects
* Support complex claims
* Source new material and suppliers.

In your role, you work closely with colleagues both within the factory and with other functions within Alfa Laval. Some of the work also includes participation in projects, as well as continuous improvements according to Alfa Laval's methodology. Some travels should be expected. The position is a daytime permanent employment, and you will report to the manager of the purchasing group.

Who are you?

You like to take responsibility and drive the development of the factory forward through your role in purchasing. You have a systematic approach to your way of working and are good at prioritizing and planning your own work. Your success is based on this structured approach in combination with the ability to communicate and engage others. You are a relationship builder who enjoys connecting with people, both internally and with external suppliers.

What you know

You have at least 5 years of experience working in supply chain and a degree in engineering or similar. We are looking for a person who has expertise in supplier development, leadership and negotiation. It is a merit with a background in the industry and experience of project management. You have a university degree in a relevant field and speak and write Swedish and English fluently.

What’s in it for you?

We offer a challenging position in an open and innovative environment where we help each other to develop and create value. Your work will have a true impact for a sustainable future and Alfa Laval’s future success.

For more information, please contact:

Katia Lindgren, Unit Manager, 0709 36 69 93

Lars Hedberg, Team Manager, 0709 21 77 39

Malin Gyllin, HR Partner, 0736 792692

For Union Information, please Contact

Johan Ranhög, Akademikerna, +46 46 2891664

Stefan Sandell, Ledarna, +46 46 367364

Bror Garcia Lantz, Unionen, +46 709 366985

We are reviewing applications continously but are looking forward to your application no later than 27th of June. Applications sent directly via email will be disregarded without notice.