Lead Buyer

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 foodwaterand 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.

Parts Distribution and Logistics (PDL) organizationin Stockholmis currently seeking aLead Buyertojoin ourtactical sourcing team situated in our brand-new office in Flemingsberg supporting one of our main distribution centers where we provide spare parts to our customers worldwide. At Alfa Laval we are committed to overcoming challenges and driving success for our customers employees and the environment. We believe in the power of curiosity to ignite innovation and progress.

This is a fixed-term position until September 2027 covering a parental leave.

What you can expect

Joining our team means becoming part of a company that values innovation collaboration and strategic thinking. You will have the opportunity to work closely with global teams drive impactful changes and develop your skills in a supportive environment.

At Alfa Laval we are dedicated to enhancing the performance of our customers processes striving for sustainable outcomes.

As a Lead Buyer you take ownership ofa commodity area and itssupplier interactions and drive improvements across our global supply chain. The role is highly variedwithno two casesbeingthe same andyoullwork closely with suppliers sourcing teams and internal stakeholders to solve challengesstrengthen relationships and securelongtermperformance. You play a key role in strategic initiatives while also navigatingdaytodayoperational priorities with the freedom to shape your own workday and find your own ways to deliver results

Key Responsibilities

• Manage supplier escalations from other functions and teams.

• Support our digital transformationjourney.

• Participateand leadsupply chain relatedimprovement activities and projects.

• Supplier relationship management and performance development.

• Managing inventory shortage situations in close cooperation with suppliers and otherstakeholders.

• Lead time accuracyand price control management.

• Acting as the primary liaison between distribution centers suppliers and our global sourcing teams.

• Collaborating with operative purchasers global sourcing and business units to drivesupplychain relatedstrategicinitiatives.

About you

To succeed in this rolewe see that youhold a university degree in a relevantfieldsuch as Business Supply Chain or Procurement and have at least three years of experience intactical orstrategicpurchasing.You are astrategic thinker who can quickly grasp complex problems and develop impactful solutions aligned with our business vision.You consider yourselfa strong teamplayerand a proactive leaderwith the ability to build productive networks andfacilitatecollaboration.Youreself-motivated driven and target-oriented with the ability to work independently while contributing to team success.Good working knowledge of Excel is essential.

This position requires fluency in Swedish and English.

For more information contact:

Max Casselfelt TeamManager

Regina García Moguel TalentAcquisitionPartner

For union information please contact

AxelSchäringAkademikerna