Alfa Laval
Sr.Buyer
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“Sr. Buyer at Alfa Laval. Skills: Supplier management, Continuous improvement, Commercial development. Execute and maintain cost roll activities. Manage and resolve supplier escalations”
Industry & Context.
Resolve supplier escalations; Take corrective actions; Resolve supply shortages; Manage price deviations
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field, Minimum 3 years of professional experience related to purchasing, Experience with ERP systems, Experience working in a manufacturing or distribution environment
Nice to Have
LSS Greenbelt preferred, Data analysis
What You'll Do.
Execute and maintain cost roll activities
Manage and resolve supplier escalations
Support digital transformation initiatives
Participate in cross-functional task forces
Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives and projects
Monitor supplier performance and take corrective actions
Perform basic data quality management
Maintain and update price lists
Manage the initial sample process
Oversee supplier onboarding and phase-out
and resolve supply shortages
Control daily purchasing activities
Manage price deviations
Escalate risks and issues
Lead the technical onboarding of suppliers into digital
Analyze and update lead time accuracy
Provide support for claims handling
Participate in the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)
Act as responsible contact for internal suppliers
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional task forces; Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process
Process & Methodology
Continuous improvement initiatives
Full Job Description
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 an integral member of our team, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring Alfa Laval’s sourcing process is followed. You will have the opportunity to create and execute supplier agreements, drive commercial development activities, drive supplier performance, and develop and maintain supplier relationships, contributing to the overall success and growth of our organization. This is a hybrid opportunity**located in Greenwood, IN.** Responsibilities include: * Execute and maintain cost roll activities. * Manage and resolve supplier escalations. * Support digital transformation initiatives, including: * D365 * Blue Yonder (BY) * Jakamo * Power BI * Participate in cross-functional task forces. * Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives and projects. * Monitor supplier performance and take corrective actions when needed. * Perform basic data quality management. * Maintain and update price lists. * Manage the initial sample process. * Oversee supplier onboarding and phase-out. * Identify, manage, and resolve supply shortages. * Control daily purchasing activities and manage price deviations. * Attend PIM meetings, escalate risks and issues as required. * Lead the technical onboarding of suppliers into digital platforms. * Analyze and update lead time accuracy. * Provide support for claims handling. * Participate in the S
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