Global Sourcing Manager Capital Investments Alfa Laval
Every day we get opportunities to make a positive impact on our colleagues partnerscustomersand society. Togetherwerepioneering 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 foodpharma waterand shipping.
As we push forward the innovative and open spirit that defines our 140yearold startup culture and drives our rapid evolution also encourages each of us to grow personally. While we work toward a more resourceful less wasteful world we build our careers too.
About the job
In this role you will take commercial responsibility for major capital investments across the entire Alfa Laval Group. You will work closely with project managers production engineers and factory managers to understand technical requirements and ensure that the right commercial conditions are in place for equipment such as presses CNC machines and complete production lines. With more than 40 production units worldwide and annual machinery investments of 100 MEUR your work will directly influence our longterm competitiveness and operational performance.
A central part of the position is to build and maintain strong relationships with strategic suppliers around the world. You will act as the commercial lead in investment projects ensuring that quality availability and total cost are continuously balanced. Success in this role depends on close collaboration with our factories and technical project teams while also being able to challenge internal stakeholders and suppliers in a thoughtful and solutionoriented way.
What you know
We are looking for someone with a strong commercial mindset and a deep understanding of production processes. You bring senior experience from purchasing or sourcing ideally combined with exposure to manufacturing environments and production equipment. You are a senior negotiator who is comfortable navigating complex highvalue projects and who understands the challenges that come with production engineering and investment cycles.
Who are you
As a person you are driven persistent and able to identify opportunities that others might overlook. You take initiative move activities forward with purpose and maintain a respectful and thoughtful approach to the many internal parameters that influence decisionmaking in a global organization. You thrive in an international environment and enjoy working with colleagues from different cultures and disciplines.
Your communication style is clear and confident and you know how to build trust across technical and commercial functions.
Practicalities
The position is based in Flemingsberg or Lund and English is the primary business language. The role includes approximately 40 travel days per year.
Whats in it for you
We offer a challenging position in an open and friendly environment where we help each other to develop and create value. Your work will have a true impact on Alfa Lavals future success.
For more information please contact:
Terje Klyver Global Purchasing Manager; Seals Fasteners & Transmission Indirect Production and Capex
Divya Sharma Talent Acquisition Partner
For union information please contact:
Monica Anderberg Unionen
Applications will be reviewed continuously as they come so please send yours as soon as possible and no later than 20th February 2026.
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 and upon application you will be invited to play the assessment games is mandatory.
As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure workplace we conduct background checks on final candidates for this role.
We look forward to hearing from you soon!
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