Category Buyer

Job Description

Danfoss is seeking a passionate Category Buyer to join our team in Grodzisk Mazowiecki (PL), who will be responsible for sourcing and maintaining relationships with suppliers of components or goods used directly in the production of the final product. Your role is to negotiate the best possible price and delivery terms while maintaining the required product quality. The Buyer associated with direct purchasing usually works closely with the production plant. This function also involves managing purchasing projects and some trips, e.g. to trade fairs or visits to the supplier for negotiation or audit purposes. 

Your colleagues and stakeholders are in different countries in Europe, so you enjoy working in a virtual and multi-cultural environment. 

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Job Responsibilities

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

• Responsible for executing standard processes and tools related to materials change management. 
• Coordinate PPAPs & new projects ramp up, ramp down. 
• Support supplier onboarding as per Danfoss standards.      
• Support inbounds on forecast versus supplier capacities.     
• Own and maintain procurement master data for local / regional sites, incl. SAP data.      
• Own and maintain supplier tooling database, incl. Input for budget.     
• Active teamwork with the category teams and BU (Business Unit) teams to constantly improve processes, meet-exceed target, share best practices and present.      
• Support corrective actions for on time delivery (OTD). 

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 into the role of Danfoss as an organization. 

The ideal candidate possesses these skills.  

• Degree or certificate within logistics, business administration, supply chain preferred. Other relevant fields are manufacturing, quality, technology, or process engineering. 
• 1-5 years of relevant experience from an international organization including direct category management. 
• Great negotiation skills with outstanding networking skills and the ability to manage multiple suppliers and stakeholders while navigating safely in complex relations. 
• Be able to work both independently and in cross-functional teams. 
• Be a proactive self-starter with a high commitment and a positive can-do attitude. 
• Have diplomatic skills and the ability to communicate at all levels. 

Employee Benefits

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

• Bonus system 
• Flexible working hours 
• Possibility to work hybrid (3 days in office, 2 at home) 
• Pension plan 
• Personal insurance 
• Health insurance 
• Multisport or Medicover Sport  
• Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups 
• State of the art virtual work environment 
• Employee Referral Program 

This list does not promise or guarantee any benefit or 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.