Alfa Laval

Sr.Buyer

$75–80k Greenwood, Indiana, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“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.

Problems you'll solve

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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