Strategic Purchaser

Kolding - Denmark

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 14 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About us

Every day we get opportunities to make a positive impact on our colleagues partners customers and society. Together were 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.

About the job

As a Strategic Purchaser you will be responsible for managing and optimizing a supplier network of over 50 partners representing an annual spend of more than 100 million DKK.

Your focus will be on Supporting our Superior Customer experience Programme by ensuring stability in deliveries to our factory and distribution center without compromising on sustainability safety quality delivery or cost. This role operates both strategically and tactically requiring you to actively shape supplier performance while aligning with our long-term business goals. You will be responsible for suppliers of castings electronics fittings indirect materials services and capex for our production in Kolding.

Key responsibilities:

Optimize supplier performance across cost quality delivery safety and sustainability.
Manage procurement strategies for a diverse supplier base of more than 50 partners.
Ensure continuity and reliability of supply for our production and distribution operations.
Foster strong supplier relationships and build a culture of continuous improvement.
Drive initiatives that elevate the overall customer experience.

The position will be based in Kolding Denmark. You will be a part of the Strategic Sourcing team of 16 persons all striving for sourcing excellence where respect dedication teamwork and exploration are key in our daily work. Travel activity is expected to be approximately 2030 days per year.

Who you are

You are a self-driven and structured procurement professional who knows how to prioritize tasks and projects for maximum impact. You work confidently with local stakeholders in R&D Product Management and production and communicate clearly to build strong effective relationships. You take ownership of your work regularly reflect and adjust and are motivated by personal and professional growth.

What you know

You bring 5-10 years of experience in a strategic procurement or sourcing role.
You are skilled in PPAP & Lean Six Sigma tools and have used them to drive measurable improvements.
You have a strong foundation in negotiation and contract management with a focus on total cost analysis perspective.
Youre comfortable analyzing data to guide decision-making and supplier evaluations.
You understand how procurement impacts the broader business from operational efficiency to customer satisfaction.
You communicate fluently in English both written and spoken. Danish is a plus.

For more information please contact

Sourcing and Purchasing Manager Jakob Klinggaard on

Talent acquisition Partner Anabela Leite

Application

Please submit your application no later than December 31 2025. We review applications on a rolling basis so we encourage you to apply as early as possible. We may close the job advertisement earlier if we find the right candidate. Applications sent directly via email will not be considered due to GDPR regulations.

At Alfa Laval we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive and dynamic workplace that values diverse perspectives and experiences. While we typically welcome applicants from all locations for this particular role we are prioritizing candidates who are currently residing in Denmark or have an established presence in the area.

We care about diversity inclusion and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioral traits can provide important insights into a candidates fit to a role. To help us achieve this we apply Pymetrics assessments. Upon application you will be invited to play the assessment games and completing them is mandatory.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure workplace we conduct background checks on final candidates for this role.

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About usEvery day we get opportunities to make a positive impact on our colleagues partners customers and society. Together were 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 ...