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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.\nAs our new Purchasing Coordinator, you will be managing daily indirect procurement activities, converting purchase requests into purchase orders, and ensuring timely delivery across all ordering processes while collaborating with internal stakeholders and external vendors. 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.\nWhat you will be doing\nAs a key part of the Indirect Procurement team, you'll create impact by Ensuring seamless end-to-end purchasing operations that keep Grundfos teams equipped with the materials and services they need to deliver on our mission.\nYour main responsibilities include:\nConvert purchase requests to purchase orders via Ariba, handle order confirmations, and ensure timely processing against standard KPIs\nFollow up end-to-end orders using ZDMOPD/ME2N, tracking delivery times, partial deliveries, and missing materials\nManage vendor relationships including invoice management, master data maintenance, and supplier communication\nCreate and maintain framework orders, communicating them to end users and suppliers across your area\nProvide daily support to end users and requesters on indirect ordering processes and purchasing-related questions\nProactively identify and propose process improvement ideas to enhance procurement efficiency\nWhat makes you a great fit\nAbove all, you are a systematic and quality-oriented procurement professional with strong organizational skills, an analytical mindset, and the flexibility to thrive under pressure while collaborating effectively across teams. We would also imagine that you have:\nMinimum 1 year of experience in purchasing, procurement, or similar coordination role\nUniversity or college degree in management, accounting, or a related field\nExperience with indirect and/or direct sourcing and operational procurement activities\nProficiency in procurement systems such as SAP and/or Ariba\nIt is a plus if you are also:\nUnderstanding of end-to-end order flow and related procurement processes\nExperience with vendor invoice management and framework order administration\nFamiliarity with Delegation of Authority (DOA) rules and procurement compliance principles\nWhy you will love working here\nWe care! Day to day, you can look forward to:\nA working environment built around your needs, with flexible hours, home working opportunities and parental support.\nAnnual bonuses, health insurance, retirement benefit and a strong focus on well-being activities.\nThree days' additional paid leave for volunteering in your community.\nAccess to on-demand training and learning sessions and carefully structured programmes to pursue personal and professional development opportunities.\nWe 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.\nAre you ready to unlock possibilities at Grundfos? 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