Operational Buyer

About the role

Alfa Laval is looking for an operational buyer in Kolding, working within a social and competent team of 13 colleagues. You will be responsible for operational purchasing, reordering, claims handling and daily contact with suppliers, ensuring the right materials arrive on time and helping cooperation between suppliers, internal functions and external customers.

Key responsibilities

• Close dialogue and cooperation with suppliers and internal customers
• Daily work with MRP, planning material needs from sales orders, forecasts and production plans
• Manage and follow up critical suppliers, deliveries, orders and agreements
• Handle claims and follow up corrective actions
• Take part in projects and continuously improve processes
• Report on relevant KPIs and create articles

Required profile

• Experience in operational purchasing, supply chain or a similar area
• Structured, analytical approach with good commercial sense
• Good communication skills and fluent written and spoken English
• Experience in metal industry or technical purchasing is an advantage but not required
• Experience with supply chain projects such as insourcing and outsourcing is an advantage

Required skills

• Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience is an advantage

What we offer

• A central role in an international company
• A strong professional and social team
• Good opportunities for professional and personal development
• Influence on processes and continuous improvement
• A varied day with responsibility and collaboration

The position is onsite in Kolding. Applications are reviewed continuously; CVs sent by e-mail are not accepted due to GDPR, and background checks are carried out on final candidates.