Lead Buyer
Alfa Laval Global

Job Info

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Every day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact - on our colleagues, partners, customers and society. Together, we're 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:
The Lead Buyer is responsible for PDL Operational Sourcing tasks.

In this role, you will support with:

• Cost Roll
• Supplier Escalations
• Support the Digital transformation, D365, BY, Jakamo, Power BI
• Participate in task forces
• Run improvement activities & Projects.
• Supplier performance (monitor and act)
• Basic data quality work
• Price list update
• Initial sample process
• Supplier onboarding and phase out
• Handle shortages
• Control of daily purchasing, price deviations
• Pim Meetings, attend and escalate
• Onboarding suppliers into Jakamo (technical part)
• Lead Time accuracy analysis and update
• Claims- Support Function
• Participate in S&OP process
• Responsible for internal suppliers (if applicable)

Competence/Skills

• University degree in relevant area (Business, Supply Chain, Procurement etc)
• +3 years experience of Operational Purchasing
• Green Belt Lean Six Sigma

Key relationships:

• Order Support
• BU Sourcing
• Global Sourcing
• Quote team
• SCP
• Order Handling
• Warehouse
• Customers, internal and external (if applicable)
• Suppliers, internal and external (if applicable)

"We care about diversity, inclusion and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioral traits can provide important insights into a candidate's 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."

What's 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 Laval's future success. Our benefits-eligible associates enjoy healthcare, dental and vision plans, a robust wellness program, generous 401(k), paid holidays, paid time off benefits, and more. At Alfa Laval, we carefully consider a wide range of factors to determine your total compensation package. We rely on market indicators and consider your specific job, background, skills, and experience to get it right. The base salary for this role is typically $65,000 - $85,000/year.

Alfa Laval is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, or business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

EEO/Vet/Disabled Employer

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