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Job Description For External Posting 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 Global Strategic Purchaser, you will own and drive the global sourcing strategy for one of Alfa Laval's sub-commodity groups within Electrical, Instrumentation & Flow Items, with an annual spend responsibility of approximately €50-70M. You will shape the supplier strategy and supply chain to maximize value, secure competitiveness and manage cost, quality, delivery and supply risk. Working closely with global suppliers, factories, R&D, Product Management and purchasing teams across Alfa Laval, you will influence decisions with a global business impact. The role combines strategic category management, international negotiations and supplier development with the opportunity to shape sourcing for new products and lead critical supply situations. Key responsibilities include: Own and implement the global sourcing strategy for your 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