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Global Sourcing drives a consistent global approach to maximize purchasing power and develop a world-class supplier base for all Alfa Laval business units. With team members in all regions, Global Sourcing manages our global supply base to secure world-class levels in quality, delivery, and total cost.
About The JobAs HR Business Partner for PDL and Global Sourcing, you will be a strategic partner to two global organizations that are critical to Alfa Laval’s ability to source, distribute and deliver products to customers worldwide. Working closely with senior leaders across both organizations, you will shape and drive the people, organization and leadership agenda in close alignment with the business strategy. This is a senior role with broad global exposure, where you will influence decisions, challenge perspectives and ensure that people and organizational capabilities enable long-term business performance.
You will act as a trusted advisor and strategic sparring partner to management while also bringing an independent HR perspective to business discussions. With operations spanning multiple countries, functions and cultures, you will navigate a complex organizational landscape and lead people-related initiatives where change, collaboration and strong stakeholder management are key. The role reports to the VP PDL, with a dotted-line reporting relationship to the VP Sourcing, and is based in Lund, Sweden. As this is a global position, travel is expected.
Key Responsibilities Include
Who are youYou are a confident and commercially minded HR professional who builds strong relationships with senior leaders while having the courage to challenge their thinking from an HR perspective. You are curious about the business, ask the questions others may not be asking and turn complex people and organizational topics into clear priorities and actions. You have an analytical mindset and use data to challenge assumptions, identify patterns and understand where the organization can improve.
As you will work across global organizations and engage with local Distribution Centers, Global Sourcing and HR Business Partners across regions, you are an excellent communicator who can adapt your approach to different stakeholders, cultures and levels of the organization. You are comfortable influencing without formal authority and bring a pragmatic, data-informed approach to solving people and business challenges.
What You KnowTo succeed in this position, you bring substantial HR Business Partner experience combined with strong business acumen, global exposure and the ability to turn people insights into meaningful business actions. As our ideal candidate, we believe that you:
For more information, please contactPer Sandberg, Vice President Parts Distribution & Logistics at pera.sandberg@alfalaval.com or Raquel Herndon, Talent Acquisition Partner at raquel.herndon@alfalaval.com
For Union Information, Please ContactJohan Ranhög, Akademikerna, johan.ranhog@alfalaval.com
Monica Anderberg, Unionen, monica.anderberg@alfalaval.com
Stefan Sandell, Ledarna, stefan.sandell@alfalaval.com
We are conducting a continuous review of received applications.We do not accept applications via email, due to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Please send your application no later than September 27th, 2026. We will remove the job advert from our website as soon as we have found the right candidate, so don't wait too long!
At Alfa Laval, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive and dynamic workplace that values diverse perspectives and experiences. While we typically welcome applicants from all locations, for this particular role, we are prioritizing candidates who are currently residing in Lund or have an established presence in the area.
As part of Alfa Laval’s commitment to a safe and healthy workplace, alcohol and drug testing is applied during the pre‑employment process.
