Are you passionate about driving strategic purchasing performance across a global industrial organization and turning complex cross-functional projects into measurable results? Then join us in our mission to pioneer smarter solutions for moving and transforming water, reducing energy consumption, and enhancing quality of life for people.

As our new Lead Purchasing Manager, you will be defining and driving divisional purchasing priorities, leading high-impact projects such as cost optimization, supply chain de-risking, and localization strategies across Group Purchasing. You'll be part of a diverse, supportive and inclusive culture that celebrates our differences and puts people first by fostering growth, well-being, and a sense of belonging.

What you will be doing

As a key part of the Group Purchasing team, you'll create impact by Leading strategic purchasing initiatives that strengthen Grundfos's supply chain resilience, reduce costs, and accelerate our global competitiveness.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Define the roadmap of divisional projects and activities involving Group Purchasing, including cost-out, de-risking, localization, and make/buy feasibility assessments


• Project manage prioritized initiatives end-to-end, planning, coordinating, and tracking progress across the Group Purchasing function


• Establish and drive professional performance management to define and execute divisional performance goals


• Act as deputy for the Group Purchasing Divisional leader in relevant leadership forums


• Continuously improving processes and methodologies for driving divisional performance across cost, resilience, and strategic activities


• Establish and participate in cross-divisional purchasing forums to align on approach, share best practices, and coordinate projects

What makes you a great fit

Above all, you are a results-driven purchasing leader with deep project management expertise, strong navigation skills, and a proven ability to deliver complex global initiatives in an industrial environment. We would also imagine that you have:

• 10+ years of experience in project management within purchasing, supply chain, or related functions


• Proven track record of managing complex, cross-country/regional projects in a large international organization


• Rich experience with industrial categories such as metals, plastics, rubber, and similar materials


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated ability to engage and influence senior leadership

It is a plus if you also:

• Experience in change management within a global manufacturing or industrial company


• Background in cost-out programs, supply chain resilience, or localization/regionalization strategies


• Familiarity with professional performance management frameworks and continuous improvement methodologies

Why you will love working here

We care! Day to day, you can look forward to:

• A working environment built around your needs, with flexible hours, home working opportunities and parental support.


• Annual bonuses, health insurance and a strong focus on well-being activities.


• Three days' additional paid leave for volunteering in your community.


• Access to on-demand training and learning sessions and carefully structured programmes to pursue personal and professional development opportunities.

We are inclusive! Celebrating and valuing our differences helps us see possibilities where others can't. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all abilities, experiences, and backgrounds.

Are you ready to unlock possibilities at Grundfos? Apply today!

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