Purchaser

• Manage indirect procurement at Nordic level
• Source goods and services from appropriate suppliers at the right price and terms
• Manage IT sourcing and procurement activities, including IT products, services, software, hardware and technology solutions
• Own relationships with key suppliers
• Take responsibility for selected purchasing categories
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and the EMEIA procurement team
• Assess, select and develop suppliers in line with local, EMEIA and ASSA ABLOY Group requirements
• Perform supplier segmentation and risk management
• Lead tendering processes and negotiations
• Create, maintain and update supplier contracts
• Monitor supplier performance through KPIs and regular supplier meetings
• Plan and implement procurement strategies for indirect categories
• Monitor prices and market changes
• Find new suppliers and deliver targets for savings, supplier reduction and payment terms
• Collaborate with EMEIA Category Managers and other divisions
• Step in for colleagues when needed
• Report to the Indirect Materials and Procurement Excellence Manager

• Own and implement the global sourcing strategy for an assigned sub-commodity group
• Optimize the global supplier base and supply chain to improve cost, quality, delivery and resilience
• Lead international supplier negotiations and secure robust commercial agreements and contract coverage
• Drive supplier performance, consolidation and continuous improvement
• Partner with R&D and Product Management on sourcing for new product development
• Lead sourcing activities during supply disruptions, quality issues and other supplier-related crises
• Collaborate with factories, distribution centers, product centers and local and global purchasing teams
• Ensure supplier compliance with Alfa Laval’s sustainability, regulatory and business requirements
• Identify and drive opportunities for digitalization, sustainability and continuous improvement
• Manage approximately €50–70M in annual spend responsibility for the assigned sub-commodity group

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