Senior Manager Procurement

AtDanfoss, we are engineering tomorrow to build a better future. As part of our continued growth, we are looking for aSenior Procurement Managerto join our dynamic team. This is a key leadership role, responsible for both strategic procurement initiatives and people development across the region.

You will play a central role in aligning procurement activities with business priorities, driving cost optimization, and supporting new product development (NPD) projects. With a mix of operational execution and strategic leadership, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact across multiple Global locations with Global responsibilities.

In this role, you will combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution. As a key player in our USA procurement organization, you will be responsible for both team leadership and operational excellence across multiple factories and projects.

You will represent Procurement in key business forums and drive alignment across functions, acting as a trusted partner in performance improvement and change management initiatives. Part of your role will be to manage, develop, and support a Global team-including recruitment, performance tracking, and development planning. You will lead a team of procurement professionals with a focus on development and aligning on cost-down strategy and cost-down pipeline development.

You will also lead selected cost optimization projects and support New Product Development (NPD) by ensuring early supplier involvement and the selection of appropriate technologies and platforms, in full compliance withIATF 16949standards.

Additionally, you will:

• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to develop effective sourcing solutions at both regional and global levels
• Prepare and facilitate ideation workshops with suppliers and internal teams to build a pipeline of savings opportunities
• Participate in product re-design projects, ensuring smooth implementation through robust processes such as Change Control and PPAP
• Identify and visualize risks early, and implement strategies to mitigate them
• Collaborate with global category managers and project leads to execute initiatives that meet cost, quality, and delivery targets

To succeed in this role, you'll bring a strong mix of technical understanding, commercial mindset, and leadership capability. You're someone who can manage complexity, build alignment across stakeholders, and consistently deliver results.

You hold a Bachelor's degree in engineering, finance, supply chain, or a related field, and you have a minimum of 5-10 years of experience in procurement or strategic sourcing-preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting. You've worked in high-performance environments where meeting challenging targets is part of the culture.

We're looking for someone who also brings:

• Broad knowledge of procurement practices, cost drivers, market dynamics, and supplier management strategies
• Hands-on experience in strategic sourcing of castings, machining, aluminum, and turned parts
• Strong negotiation and supplier evaluation skills, along with an understanding of commercial contracts and risk management
• A proven track record of leading and developing teams, promoting engagement and ownership
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust across all levels of the organization
• A global mindset and ability to collaborate in cross-cultural environments

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.

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.