Strategic Purchaser

About us
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
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 20–30 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.
• You're 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 +45 2895 4360

Talent acquisition Partner, Anabela Leite, [email protected]

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 candidate's 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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Location: Kolding