Sourcing Project Manager

Job Description

Danfoss Editron seeks an enthusiastic Sourcing Project Manager to spearhead procurement-related initiatives, including the identification of new suppliers for essential components and products, supplier comparisons, and active participation in supplier process assessments to enhance the quality of parts.

About Danfoss Editron

At the forefront of the electrification revolution, Danfoss Editron is dedicated to eradicating pollution through electrification. Specializing in hybrid and electric powertrain systems across marine, off-highway, and on-highway markets, Editron, a division of Danfoss, pioneers high-performance power systems for heavy-duty vehicles, machinery, and marine vessels. Leveraging synchronous reluctance assisted permanent magnet technology, our global growth trajectory is accelerating rapidly. We extend an invitation to join our award-winning team and contribute to developing technologies that empower the future to achieve more with less.

Job Responsibilities

As the newly appointed Sourcing Project Manager, embracing this challenge entails serving as the vital link between R&D, production, and suppliers, with a focus on facilitating production-friendly and cost-efficient design solutions. A key responsibility is establishing a connection between centralized Danfoss Category Management and the Division to ensure adherence to Category Strategies in New Product Development (NPD) sourcing and initiatives aimed at reducing product costs.

In this role, you'll play a crucial part in providing feedback to the R&D team by leveraging market trends to shape future portfolio possibilities. Additionally, you will take the initiative in organizing idea generation workshops, involving customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders, to further optimize both design and sourcing processes.

Responsibilities for this position generally includes: 

-    Project Management and planning
-    Performing first communication with suppliers and coordinating the communication with Operational Procurement
-    New Product Development (NPD) Sourcing
-    Evaluating supplier as well as its product to give input, or to perform price negotiations
-    Supporting supplier approval process
-    Facilitating communication between R&D and suppliers for more optimal design
-    Supporting SQM in PPAP process
-    Handling of RFx and Management of NDA and LOI
-    Continuous SRM and first point of escalation in Supplier related cases
-    Supplier Cooperation and Active product cost down

A more detailed role description can be defined based on the candidate's experience, skills and potential.

Background & Skills

For success in this role, we require candidates with either an M.Sc. or B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, Mechatronics, or Mechanical Engineering, complemented by relevant experience in strategic sourcing, project management and procurement. Experience within motors, components, and drives technology is valued, along with familiarity with Automotive standards (ISO/TS 16949 Requirements). Given our global presence, proficiency in professional English, both written and spoken, is indispensable.

On a personal level, we seek individuals who are independent and strong decision makers, possessing a positive and proactive approach to tasks. Motivation to meet challenging targets and strategic objectives is crucial. Above all, a collaborative and customer-oriented mindset is key for success in this role.

Please apply at your earliest convenience. We do not have an application deadline but accept applications as long as the job is posted. The position will be closed down once we have found the right candidate. Please note that we will handle applications on a continuous basis, so do not hesitate to apply as soon as possible.

Employee Benefits

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

• Bonus system
• Paid vacation
• Flexible working hours
• Possibility to work remotely
• Pension plan
• Personal insurance
• Communication package
• 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.

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.