unknownPosted Jul 14, 2026
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About the role

Operational Buyer

Based on the input from the purchasing process, the supplier forecast and Material Management and consequently to the replenishment process, the supply of materials is continuously ensured according to the requirements of both internal and external customers.

About the Company:

In Alfa Laval, we are every single day contributing to a more sustainable future for our planet through engineering innovation. Our global team designs and implements the refining, recycling and purifying process that allows our customers to be better themselves. You will find our work in leading applications for water purification, clean energy, food production, waste processing, pharmaceutical development and much more. The people of Alfa Laval enjoy the freedom to pursue ideas and the resources to see those ideas to become reality, in an environment that welcomes drive, courage and diversity. The result is a company where we all can be very proud of what we do.

Our core competencies are in the areas of heat transfer separation, and fluid handling. We are dedicated to optimizing the performance of our customers' processes. Our world-class technologies, our systems, equipment, and services must create solutions that help our customers stay ahead.

Please feel free to peruse our website www.alfalaval.com

Base Location : Satara

Reporting : Unit Manager Supply Chain

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure our capacity needs of our suppliers

Communicate material requirements and product specifics to our suppliers

Place and secure delivery of purchase orders

In case of deviations, limit the deviation and carry out corrective measures

Supplier Payment approvals

Support the handshake process

Focus and track daily results related to the three defined purchasing milestones (quality, delivery, cost)

Be active at Cell Status Board meetings

Be active in problem solving and other improvement activities

Suggest improvements on Instructions / SOP's

Always consider the possibility of eliminating waste

Engage in safety and quality work and immediately call TM/UM when problems or risks arise

Take responsibility for their own development and to stay informed

Forecast & logic based planning

Supplier audits & visits if necessary

Importing goods for local assembly

Who you are?

You’re innovative and solutions oriented. You’re driven and practical, able to execute in the most efficient way possible. You also share our curious mindset and want to know how you can be better and do better, day after day. Just as important are the people, team, and communication skills essential to delivering projects in an agile way that meet quality, time, and targets. If you’re also adaptable and flexible, eager to learn even more and have a curiosity that drives innovation, this is where you’ll find a world of career-building opportunity.

What you can be?

Engineering graduate (Mechanical/Production)

4-8 years of experience in domain.

Deep knowledge of the ERP system

English in both speech and writing

Supply Chain Understanding

Supplier association

Good knowledge of the business and processes of the company

Essential Relationships

Unit Manager

Team Manager

Team Leader

System support

Key User

Suppliers

Goods Receiving

Production Planner

Quality

Why should you apply?

We offer you an interesting and challenging position in an open and friendly environment where we help each other to develop and create value for our customers.

Exciting place to build a global network with different nationalities to mingle and to learn.

Your work will have a true impact on Alfa Laval’s future success, you will be learning new things every day.

140 years old Swedish multinational company with stable growth and expansion

Sustainability and contributing back to the people and planet are motives behind everything we do.

We always look for both experience and potential, so if you think you have what it takes to join us and are curious to find out more, apply

"We care about diversity, inclusion and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioral traits can provide important insights into a candidate's fit to a role. To help us achieve this we apply Pymetrics assessments, and upon application you will be invited to play the assessment games.

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