Supplier Development Mananger

Job Description

To improve our organization and support the future growth and success of Danfoss, we are looking for a Supplier Development Manager who has a strong electronic knowledge and will monitor supplier performance and initiate actions to support them also in technical aspects. Reporting to the Head of Quality.

Job Responsibilities

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

• Coordinate and conduct Ready for Business qualification audits at new suppliers proving their capabilities to live up to the Danfoss requirements including the Supplier Quality Manual and technical aspects
• Coordinate and conduct Business Awards audits where needed
• Monitor supplier performance and initiate corrective/development actions if supplier performance is not according to goals
• Plan supplier activities with Category Managers and segments stakeholders
• Support global calibration of supplier mindset, methods, and processes
• Set directions, advice, and support supplier development within the area of supplier quality and performance
• Support that processes and toolbox are updated according to customer requirements and global supplier performance strategy

Background & Skills

This job requires you to be able to maneuver in a dynamic environment that will both develop and challenge your skills as you stay focused on the path to improve continuously. You work with people from different culture background both internally from our organization and externally from our suppliers. Therefore, a good communication skill; a cross culture and functional awareness; good business understanding; the ability to facilitate teamwork and train internal colleagues and external suppliers are the foundations to achieve a successful job. Moreover, we imagine that you possess the following qualifications:

• MSc (candidate or master) of Electrical or Mechanical (yet with electronic bases)
• Min. 8-10 years within quality and or supplier relations
• Automotive background - IATF 16949 experiences, deep knowledge of the IATF tools
• Experienced in working with EMS 
• Strong knowledge on ISO9001
• Excellent English skills

Other aspects:

• Travelling days due to on site supplier activities

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.