Job Description
Job Title:  Senior Category Manager
Req ID:  47778
Job Location (Short):  Haiyan, CHN
Employment Type:  Full Time
Segment:  Danfoss Climate Solutions Segment
Job Category:  Procurement & Purchasing
Work Location Type:  On-site

The Impact You'll Make

Drive category growth, profitability, and market competitiveness via data-driven strategies. Optimize supplier ecosystems, cost efficiency, and pricing while leveraging market insights. Collaborate cross-functionally to align with business goals and ensure long-term category success.

What You’ll Be Doing

Develop and execute global supply strategies, and oversee global suppliers strategies and accountability;
Develop and implement sub-category strategies (ex. passive components, steel turn parts etc);
Lead negotiations and build a negotiation pipeline;
Drive global parallel negotiations and business awards;
Lead effective supplier relationship management acting as Danfoss key account (3T program);
Coordinate RFQs and benchmarking activities;
Maintain & update prices in SAP for global suppliers;
Monitor and analyze market, industry, technology trends within sub-category incl. how other industries impact the sub-category ex. supply, pricing, investments etc.
Engage with key stakeholders on business trends & inform proactive about relevant trends across Danfoss;
Analyze commodity market dynamics & how this impacts the sub-category;

What We're Looking For

Bachelor’s degree or above in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related fields;
Minimum 15 years of category management/sourcing experience, with 2+ years in a supervisory role;
Strong data analysis, strategic planning & supplier negotiation capabilities, familiar with raw materials (Steel, Aluminum, Copper, Titanium); 
Fluent in English (written & spoken); proficiency in Excel, ERP systems (e.g., SAP), and category management tool;
Excellent cross-functional collaboration, adaptability, and problem-solving skills; proactive and detail-oriented.

What You'll Get from Us

 

  1. We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
  2. 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.
  3. We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
  4. You’ll receive benefits like 13th salary, 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.

Information at a Glance

 

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39.000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.

 

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39.360 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.