Global Category Manager

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.

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 & global purchasing offices

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

About the job

As a Global Strategic Purchaser 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 & material experts
• 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

We believe you have a graduate degree in engineering or purchasing relevant business education or similar. We value technical experience in welding 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).

You possess good computer skills including MS Office and excellent written and verbal English.

This is a temporary position from day of employment until 1/7/2026.

For further information please contact:

Claus Møller Global Purchasing Manager

For union information please contact:

Johan Ranhög Akademikerna

Sabine Blomqvist Ledarna

Bror Garcia Lantz Unionen

Please send us your CV before the 19th of January. Candidates will be reviewed on a continuous basis and the recruitment process will start early January 2026.

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