Sr. Strategic Buyer

Are you experienced in developing lean and agile supplier relationships, with a solid background in procurement and supply chain management? And are you ready for a dynamic and impactful role in a global company with a strong market position?

Look no further! Step into the role of Senior Strategic Buyer at Danfoss Power Solutions' Global Procurement & Supply Chain organization in the Controls Division and join us on an exciting journey.

In this position, you will become part of a dedicated and competent Global Procurement & Supply Chain team located in Minneapolis. Collaboratively, we ensure effective management of our global suppliers, so they deliver and improve on all parameters.

As a Senior Strategic Buyer, you will be responsible for a range of strategic procurement activities to ensure long-term supplier development, as you drive the procurement agenda in a global matrix organization.

In doing so, you will work across several global functions and serve as the vital link between supply chain and external suppliers.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading supplier relationships to drive capacity management discussions and delivery
• Being responsible for several suppliers, including handling contracts, price negotiations, and benchmarking activities
• Coordinating ramp-up and ramp-down activities for new and continuous improvement projects
• Completing Logistic Service Level Agreements with selected suppliers
• Supporting and occasionally leading cost reduction and other sourcing projects that improve cost, quality, and delivery from suppliers

We are seeking a skilled professional with a background in engineering, supply chain, logistics, or finance, combined with a relevant Bachelor's degree or equivalent. You have several years of experience in procurement, supply chain management, or a related field, and bring a solid understanding of how to drive value through supplier collaboration and strategic sourcing.

• We are looking for a strategic and proactive team player who thrives in a dynamic environment. Ideally, you bring:
• Experience in procurement, supply chain, or logistics
• Strong negotiation and networking skills
• Energy and the ability to find compromises between multiple and sometimes conflicting interests
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills

If you are looking for an opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic and strategic role, we would love to hear from you!

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

Bonus system

Paid vacation

Personal insurance

Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups

State of the art virtual work environment

Employee Referral Program

This list does not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

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.

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.