Supplier Operations Manager, Procurement

Job Description

Are you ready to take on the role of Supplier Operations Manager at Danfoss? Would you like to join a dynamic team where you can truly influence supplier excellence and contribute to our global success? Then this opportunity is tailored for you. 

As a global leader in engineering solutions, Danfoss offers a unique opportunity for you to maintain and develop world-class suppliers in Electromechanical, Electronics and Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) within tactical and strategic procurement categories. 

With our strong supplier relationships, negotiation expertise, and innovative strategies, we are committed to achieving excellence in supplier performance.

Job Responsibilities

As a Supplier Operations Manager, you will, in close cooperation with procurement specialist, lead supplier relationships to drive logistic optimizations, engage in capacity management discussions, and ensure delivery accountability.

You will collaborate with category management in negotiations and strategy development, while also leading local supplier key initiatives. Keeping Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) in mind in all aspects of your work.

Additionally, you can look forward to: 

• Negotiating and finalizing Logistic Service Level Agreements (SLA) with selected suppliers.
• Facilitating supplier workshops to enhance performance.
• Lead in escalations, quality and delivery issues.
• Re-sourcing activities.
• Risk assessment & mitigation (e.g. dual sourcing activities).
• Drive local category activities. 

In this important role, you will bring together stakeholders and internal cross-functional teams, ensuring seamless collaboration and synergy across the organization.

Background & Skills

To succeed in this role, you should either hold a M.Sc. or B.Sc. within Supply Chain Management complemented by a few years of solid hands-on experience in procurement or supply chain management or possess solid experience in the field. Experience in Electromechanical, Electronics, and EMS categories is highly desirable.

In addition to these qualities, we require:

• SAP experience
• Qualified MS Office skills specifically Excel and PowerPoint
• Fluent English communication skills, both written and spoken. 
• Proficiency in Danish will be a plus.

On a personal level, you have the ability to bring people together both internally and externally, and we highly value qualities such as business understanding, analytical skills, proactiveness, self-drive, cooperation skills, and a good sense of humor. 

For more information about the position, please contact Senior Manager, Supplier Operation Management, Kåre Riishøj, +45 2870 0503. For information about the recruitment process, please contact Recruiter, Karin K P Jensen, +45 7488 3058. #LI-KJ1 #LI-Onsite

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

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.

Danfoss is an EO employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.