​Project Buyer

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Copenhagen, Capital
Mid level
Industrial
The Role
The Project Buyer will handle project procurement in the Food & Water industries, negotiating with suppliers, managing orders, and ensuring effective cross-functional collaboration to meet project needs.
Summary Generated by Built In

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

Our Procurement team works together closely to ensure we have a positive impact on our products, their margin, and performance, to maximize effectiveness and efficiency for our customers. People stay with us because they can choose many ways to grow and develop, whether in terms of skills and knowledge, career path, or location. This role is an excellent example of that: here you’ll be trusted and empowered to explore your further potential. We’re all about getting better, every day, so you can expect to be challenged to improve, innovate, optimize, and sustain an effective, efficient procurement function that drives global profitability.

You will be responsible for project procurement is done at a competitive level on assigned projects by choosing suppliers, negotiating deals, and placing and following up on orders. In the project business, you will work in close collaboration with project management, engineering, and other stakeholders to fulfil new needs on project requirements and timelines. Primary tasks include:

  • Drive your project purchase within Food & Water industries.

  • Request and negotiate quotations with a focus on quality and total cost.

  • Deliver key figures and follow up on KPIs.

  • Secure visible cross-functional strategic stakeholder management.

  • Run stakeholder meetings on your projects

  • Contribute to making the procurement team collaborative and dynamic.

This position is based at our Copenhagen office in Søborg

What you know

Proven experience in project procurement, preferably in a manufacturing or engineering environment, combined with a relevant procurement education, e.g., a bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or equivalent. You have solid experience with purchasing in ERP systems and you master spoken and written English at the negotiation level.

Who you are

You are a proactive and solution-oriented professional who thrives in a dynamic, project-driven environment. With your strong analytical mindset and attention to detail, you make well-informed procurement decisions that balance cost, quality, and timelines. Your collaborative and communicative nature enables you to build strong relationships with suppliers and stakeholders, while your structured and results-driven approach ensures the smooth execution of project procurement. You enjoy taking ownership, driving improvements, and working with cross-functional teams to create real impact. If you are motivated by challenges, innovation, and efficiency, this is the role for you!

What’s in it for you                    

A job in a growing global organization with 40+ different nationalities at our site in Søborg. Many career and development opportunities in a result-oriented working environment. A diverse team of engaged colleagues who share a good laugh and enjoy professional collaboration with colleagues across the world. We offer a wide variety of sports and training facilities as well as cultural activities.

For more information, please contact:
Procurement Manager Bettina Godsk Jørgensen at [email protected] or +45 5073 1582

Talent Acquisition Partner Claus Wiinholt on [email protected]

Please send your application and resume through the link below no later than 30th of April 2025

We are conducting a continuous review of received applications. We do not accept applications via email, they will be deleted, due to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

We look forward to hearing from you soon!

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The Company
HQ: Lund
13,646 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1883

What We Do

Pioneering positive impact!

Our pioneering 140-year-old start-up culture is built on the idea that partnership is the key to solving complex problems and unlocking the full potential of resources. So we collaborate closely with our partners, customers, and thought leaders to create game-changing solutions that challenge conventional thinking on quality, efficiency, and innovation. United by a shared commitment to creating positive impact we’re reshaping vital industries, like energy, food, water, and shipping, to optimize efficiency, reduce emissions, and increase yields. Together, we’re building business success, elevating the quality of life across society, and driving progress towards a more sustainable world.

Alfa Laval is a leading global provider of first-rate heat transfer, separation, fluid handling products separation, and fluid handling products. With these as its base, Alfa Laval aims to help enhance the productivity and competitiveness of its customers in various industries throughout the world. We define their challenges and deliver sustainable products and solutions that meet their requirements – in energy, the environment, food, and the marine industry.

Alfa Laval today has customers in some 100 countries, employs more than 21,300 people, and annual sales were SEK 63.6 billion (5.5 BEUR) in 2023. The company is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. Alfa Laval contributes to 15 of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals. Our solutions make a difference in daily life. You can learn more on our website about how our products work, and how they are used in industries worldwide.

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