Apply for the Category Manager role at Danfoss and drive innovation and sustainability through strategic procurement.
The Impact You'll MakePassionate about procurement and the strategic role it plays in driving innovation, sustainability, and performance? Thrive on tackling complex projects, collaborating with global teams, and building strong supplier relationships to maximize value while contributing to environmentally responsible practices.
What You’ll Be Doing

Development and implementation of global strategies for the Electronics category, ensuring cost, quality, and innovation targets are met.
Analysis and management of supplier data to support the identification and qualification of new suppliers aligned with the EC&S strategy, assisting in their onboarding process and ensuring compliance with legal, quality, and commercial requirements.
Collaboration with global teams, Production, and R&D, to optimize the supplier portfolio and meet technical requirements.
Analysis of supplier performance through defined KPIs, leveraging data with a critical and strategic mindset to identify issues and propose actionable solutions and improvements that drive meaningful results.
Communication with suppliers, internal customers, and stakeholders to provide updates on progress, risks, and project challenges.
Facilitation of structured problem-solving processes to ensure operational continuity.

What We're Looking For

Academic background in Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics, or equivalent culture.
At least 5 years of experience in procurement, gained in internationally structured environments within the electronics and/or IoT sectors. Experience in procurement within a Global EMS (Electronics Manufacturing Services) is a plus.
Proven experience in procurement, with a solid understanding of technical production processes within a global ecosystem, is essential.
Proven experience in managing complex projects with international stakeholders.
In-depth knowledge of electronic products and the entire system, including the processes and technologies that underpin it.
Excellent knowledge of procurement processes and dynamics within the electronics industry.
Ability to work independently and in intercultural teams, with a problem‑solving attitude, flexibility, and strong goal orientation.
Excellent command of both written and spoken English.

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.
Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification. Our solutions are used in refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off‑ and on‑highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy such as solar and wind power, and district‑energy infrastructure for cities. Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family‑owned, employing more than 39,360 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.
Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

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