Job Description
Job Title:
Senior Category Manager, Heat Exchangers
Req ID:
49700
Job Location (Short):
Louisville, KY, USA
Employment Type:
Full Time
Segment:
Danfoss Climate Solutions Segment
Job Category:
Procurement & Purchasing
Work Location Type:
On-site
The Impact You'll Make
You will shape the procurement strategy for our Plate Heat Exchangers business across North America, directly influencing cost competitiveness, supply reliability, and long‑term growth. Your work will support operations in Louisville, Kentucky and Monterrey, Mexico, ensuring our customers receive high‑quality products on time, every time.
By leading the global Carbon Steel category, you will strengthen supply chain resilience, manage risk in a dynamic trade environment, and create value through smart sourcing and strong supplier partnerships. Your decisions will have a global footprint and a visible impact on performance. You will also act as a trusted partner to Operations, R&D, Product Management, and Quality teams, helping turn ideas into scalable, cost‑effective industrial solutions.
What You’ll Get from Us
At Danfoss, you’ll join a purpose‑driven company committed to engineering solutions that help the world use energy more efficiently. You’ll have real ownership, global exposure, and the opportunity to shape sourcing strategies that matter. We offer a collaborative culture where your expertise is valued, continuous learning is encouraged, and career development is supported. You’ll work with skilled colleagues across regions and functions, tackling meaningful challenges together.
This role is based in Louisville, Kentucky, USA with an onsite work model and includes opportunities for international collaboration and travel.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Lead procurement activities for the PHEX business in North America, delivering competitive cost, quality, and supply continuity.
- Own global category management for Carbon Steel, developing sourcing strategies and a strong, diverse supplier base.
- Drive commercial negotiations and contracts while managing tariffs and landed‑cost impacts.
- Partner closely with Operations, R&D, Product Management, and Supplier Quality to support new products and continuous improvement.
- Execute cost‑reduction and value‑creation initiatives, including value analysis, value engineering, and logistics optimization.
What We're Looking For
Skills and Competencies
- Strong negotiation and communication skills.
- Solid judgment, decision‑making ability, and structured problem‑solving.
- Demonstrated drive, persistence, and ability to execute.
- Ability to work across functions in a global matrix environment.
- Familiarity with quality and supplier development concepts relevant to industrial manufacturing.
Experience and Education
- 6+ years of Procurement experience in industrial manufacturing or engineered components.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field.
Other requirements
- Willingness and ability to travel 20-30% of the time.
What You'll Get from Us
- We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
- You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
- We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
- You’ll receive benefits like annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.
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.
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