Danfoss

Job Description

The Director of Category Management controls the spend for DPS Controls Division as part of a global team. The scope of spend for the position is 400-450 million Euros.

You will lead a global team of 6 people who will develop and implement professional sourcing strategies for multiple categories and product groups within Controls business. The position reports to the Sr. Director of Strategic Procurement, Controls Division. Candidates applying should have experience in the commodity management with strong business acumen and negotiation skills.

Job Responsibilities

Manage the team whose responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following.

• Develop and implement sub-category strategies and supplier strategies.
• Foster a closer relationship with suppliers enabling both of us to thrive as strong business partners
• Lead value-based negotiations with suppliers to achieve annual cost savings and payment term improvements.
• Manage escalated supplier topics including performance, capacity and risk management.
• Ensure compliance for contracts and certifications. Support contractual disputes.
• Proactively understand key stakeholder business trends and requirements and inform proactively about relevant trends across Danfoss
• Understand the commodity market and how this impacts the part categories.
• Pursue environmental targets with suppliers
• 15-20% Travel may be expected

Background & Skills

Required (basic) qualifications –

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree: Business, Engineering or other related.
• 10+ years’ experience in Procurement, Sourcing, or Supplier Management.
• 5+ years’ leadership experience.

Preferred qualifications –

• Experience working with foundry and machining industry.
• Experience sourcing custom engineered products.
• Experience working with teams in global environment.

Job Criteria –

• Ability to set own priorities to succeed management of multiple high-profile suppliers.
• Ability to lead complex negotiations and can apply new tactics to changing situations. Guide other professionals in negotiations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strategic thinker with the ability to lead teams to create and execute a strategic plan.
• Strong business acumen (operations and financial understanding)

For further information about the position, please contact:

Senior Director Procurement, Agnieszka Korpet at akorpet@danfoss.com

For information regarding the process, please contact:

Recruiter, Bjørn Jepsen at +45 6012 2680

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Employee Benefits

We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment:

• Bonus system
• Paid vacation
• Flexible working hours
• Possibility to work remotely
• Pension plan
• Personal insurance
• Communication package
• Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups
• State of the art virtual work environment
• Employee Referral Program

This list does not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

Danfoss – Engineering Tomorrow

At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways - driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.

Following our founder’s mindset “action speaks louder than words”, we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.