The Impact You'll Make
Danfoss Power Solutions is seeking a results-oriented Strategic Buyer to join our dynamic Global Procurement & Supply Chain team in Easley, SC. In this role, you will be instrumental in shaping our supplier relationships and driving the procurement agenda within a global matrix organization. If you have a strong background in procurement and are ready to make a significant impact, we invite you to join us. This position will require being onsite at our Easley, SC location 4 days per week.
What You’ll Be Doing
Lead Supplier Relationships: Drive capacity management, delivery performance, and long-term supplier development.
Strategic Sourcing: Handle supplier contracts, conduct price negotiations, and perform benchmarking activities to ensure competitive advantages.
Project Management: Coordinate ramp-up and ramp-down activities for new projects and lead intiatives focused on cost reduction, quality, and delivery improvement.
Process Improvement: Manage supplier change requests and establish Logistic Service Level Agreeements with key suppliers.
Collaboration: Seve as the vital link between our internal supply chain functions and external suppliers, ensuring alignment and achieving shared goals.
What We're Looking For
- A bachelor's degree combined with experience in procurement, supply chain, or logistics.
- A minimum of 3 years' experience in procurement, supply chain, or logistics.
- Proven strength in negotiation, networking, and analytical problem-solving.
- A proactive and self-driven mindset with a track record of delivering results.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to navigate and find compromises between conflicting interests.
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 an annual bonus, paid vacation, 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.