Category Manager

Requisition ID: 43915
- Job Location(s): Apodaca, MX
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Segment: Danfoss Climate Solutions Segment
- Job Function: Procurement & Purchasing
- Work Location Type: On-site

Danfoss is looking for a **Procurement Category manager**, who will be responsible for managing the suppliers of Casting, Forging & Capex, MRO Commodity

In this role you will become part of a global organization within the Danfoss Refrigeration and A/C Controls (RAC) Division. You will report to the Regional Head of Procurement and be based out of Monterrey, Mexico

The Category managers is responsible for end-to-end management of allocated category suppliers not limited to Price, Quality, Delivery performance, implementation of Engineering & Customer request, Cost optimization ideas etc,.

If you are passioned about setting new directions and creating strategies in procurement area this position is exactly what you are looking for

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

- Lead and coordinate strategy activities in the category team and across Danfoss
- Accelerate cost-down impact from suppliers driving and executing a sustainable savings pipeline across all levers while utilizing cross-functional teams
- Develop and implement sourcing strategies for the assigned categories
- Actively engage with key stakeholders from the relevant Business Line(s) to gather business requirements and specifications within the region and incorporate into sourcing strategies, supplier selections and decisions
- Work closely with (local and regional) stakeholders and act as a strong link between the sites and the category managers to identify needs and opportunities to reduce cost and improve procurement processes at the sites; align technical and commercial requirements and secure total cost of ownership solutions and long-term partnership with key suppliers.
- Actively research trends within sub-category and technology incl. how other industries impact the sub-category e.g. supply, pricing, investments etc.
- Take full and proactive responsibility for supplier performance
- Lead an effective supplier relationship management acting as the Danfoss key account and supplier development activities
- Effective Project Management on assigned Category
- Communicate with suppliers, internal customers, management and stakeholders about progress, risks and roadblocks in running projects

**Background & Skills**:

- Bachelor’s degree in engineering
- 10 to 12 years of experience in Procurement, preferably from Casting, Forging & Capex category
- Experience in negotiation and excellent communication skills
- Excellent analytical and project management skills
- Positive and open-minded attitude with solid communication skills in English
- Dedicated, goal-oriented and thrive on working in cross-functional and cross-cultural teams
- Hands on experience in SAP Hana, SAP BI and reporting tools.

**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 suc