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Category Manager, MRO
Requisition ID: 43216
Job Location(s):
Nordborg, DKHamburg, DEDubnica nad Vahom, SKBaden-Baden, DEBaden-Baden, DEPovazska Bystrica, SK
Segment: Danfoss Power Solutions Segment
Job Function: Procurement
Job Description
Danfoss Power Solutions is looking for a skilled MRO Category Manager dedicated to the Europe region, with technical acumen and work experience to support our growth journey. In the Indirect Procurement organization, we are responsible for strategic and tactical sourcing activities covering a spend of several million Euros across our global categories. The passion for the green restart is relevant in all our areas.
Joining Danfoss Power Solutions you will be a part of an international and multicultural Indirect Procurement team of passionate, motivated and professional team members.
Job Responsibilities
As our new MRO Category Manager, you will lead sourcing and negotiations activities together with our internal stakeholders. You will build and develop strong and mutual beneficial partnerships to deliver value, identify and implement optimization ideas, improve commercial conditions and continuously contribute to Danfoss competitiveness. Your daily tasks will be but not limited to the following:
Develop and maintain category strategy: direction, goals, suppliers’ strategy, execution plans
Negotiate contracts as a lead or part of the team
Manage supplier relationship
Identify and execute new initiatives to ensure continuous improvements
Manage Key stakeholders; understand business needs; communicate strategies and prioritize daily
Contact with a wide range of external suppliers
Act as a sparring partner to stakeholders and your colleagues
Background & Skills
To be successful in this position, we expect you to have a suitable bachelor and/or master’s degree, and
Strong negotiation skills that go along with excellent English skills on negotiation level
Experienced in project and stakeholder management
Team and goal-oriented mind-set and analytical approach
An outgoing and well-respected communication style due to the importance of building relationships with stakeholders, peers and team members
The ability to learn quickly and thoroughly while continually recognizing and adapting to changing conditions
Experience with procurement of MRO Catalogs, Cutting Tools and Production Maintenance will be considered an advantage
For information about the recruitment process , please contact Recruiter, Bjørn Jepsen, +45 6012 2680 Please apply at your earliest convenience. We do not have an application deadline but accept applications as long as the job is posted.
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.
Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.
Our solutions are used in such areas as 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, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.
Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39.000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.
Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.
Our solutions are used in such areas as 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, as well as 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.