Category Manager

Requisition ID: 41212

Job Location(s):

Ames, IA, USFreeport, IL, USChicago, US

**Job Description**

Danfoss Power Solutions is currently hiring for a Category Manager. The Category Manager controls the spend for Danfoss Power Solutions for various commodities including powdered metal, casted aluminum, turned parts and hot forgings. The scope of spend for the position is 30-50 million Euros. In this role you will develop and execute strategies to ensure North America’s suppliers have the best cost and technology to meet Danfoss’ growing business. The position reports to the Director of Category Management Hydrostatics. Candidates applying should have experience in the commodity with strong business acumen and negotiation skills. This is a position that can be done remotely.

**Job Responsibilities**

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following.

+ Develop and implement supplier strategies for all suppliers responsible.

+ Lead value-based negotiations with suppliers annually in cooperation with business.

+ Manage escalated supplier topics including, performance, capacity and risk management.

+ Ensure compliance for contract and certifications. Support contractual disputes.

+ Understand varying Danfoss’ business needs and manage stakeholders’ expectations.

+ 20-25% Travel may be expected (primarily domestic)

**Background & Skills**

At Danfoss, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a broader perspective in decision-making. When you consider this job posting, do you feel like your profile is not a perfect match? Numerous studies have found that women and people of color are more likely to apply only when they meet all requirements listed in the job posting. Even if you do not check all the boxes, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are curious to find out how you can bring new insights to the role or to Danfoss as an organization.

The ideal candidate possesses these skills.

**Required (basic) qualifications** –

+ Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering or other related.

+ 5+ years’ experience in Procurement, Sourcing, or Supplier Management

**Preferred qualifications-**

+ Experience working in a matrixed organization.

+ Experience sourcing custom engineered products

+ Experience with powdered metal, casted aluminum and/or turned parts.

**Job Criteria** –

+ Ability to set own priorities to succeed management of multiple high-profile suppliers.

+ Conduct well prepared data driven negotiation.

+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills

+ Strategic thinker with the ability to execute a plan to meet that strategy.

**Employee Benefits**

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

+ Bonus system

+ Paid vacation

+ Possibility to work remotely

+ Personal insurance

+ Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups

+ 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 42.000 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 42.000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.

**Nearest Major Market:** Ames

**Nearest Secondary Market:** Des Moines