Senior Purchasing Project Manager
First seen by Alion on Sep 25, 2026.
Are you passionate about driving strategic purchasing across projects that shape the future of sustainable water technology?
Join us in our mission to pioneer smarter solutions for moving and transforming water, reducing energy consumption, and improving quality of life worldwide.
You'll join a diverse, supportive, and inclusive culture that values differences and puts people first.
What you will be doing
As our new Senior Purchasing Project Manager, you will lead end-to-end purchasing activities in major development projects, developing and representing Group Purchasing strategies and deliverables.
Your main responsibilities include:
- Lead Purchasing deliverables in the development and launch of new products & solutions
- Lead Purchasing Project plans, Resource plans and Risk mitigation plans
- Represent Group Purchasing in cross-functional Project management teams having the overall full responsibility for what it takes to develop and launch new products & solutions
- Support and drive enhancing Grundfos’ end-to-end supply chain by influencing supplier selection, supply chain resilience and sustainability ambitions in the development projects
- Develop sourcing tactics aligned with project timelines, budgets, and quality requirements
- Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, and project management teams to ensure smooth delivery of purchasing objectives
- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks through supplier assessments and contingency planning
- Drive cost optimization initiatives and monitor purchasing KPIs to achieve project targets
What makes you a great fit
You are a strategic, results-oriented purchasing professional with strong project management and negotiation skills, capable of navigating complex stakeholder landscapes in a global manufacturing environment. We also imagine that you have:
- 5+ years of experience in purchasing, strategic sourcing, or procurement within a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Proven experience managing purchasing activities in cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders
- Supply chain understanding - End-to-end view from supplier to assembly
- Technical understanding - Sufficient engineering and/or operations knowledge to navigate as Project Manager in development of new products & solutions
It is a plus if you also have:
- Experience working across Operations and Product development is considered an advantage
- PMP certification or similar project management credentials
- International sourcing experience across regions and commodity categories
Why you will love working here
We care! Day to day, you can look forward to:
- A flexible working environment with home-working opportunities and parental support
- Annual bonuses, health insurance, and a strong focus on well-being
- Three additional paid volunteering days each year
- Access to training, learning sessions, and structured development programmes
We are inclusive! Celebrating and valuing our differences helps us see possibilities where others can't. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities.
Please note that due to the upcoming summer vacation we will get back to the candidates in August.
Are you ready to unlock possibilities at Grundfos?
Apply today!
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