Requisition ID: 31937- Job Location(s): Apodaca, MXIn Danfoss Commercial Compressor Procurement we are looking for an experienced** **Procurement Manager **to lead a future Procurement Team in our factory under construction at Monterrey and drive the commercial activities in the region. A commercial background from a manufacturing environment and experience with people management is key to succeed in the job.
**Responsibilities**:
As Procurement Manager, as the beginning, you will have to identify and select the right suppliers for our new factory in coordination with the Procurement Director living in France, you will support the components qualification and you will hire our factory procurement team. Later one, a key task is to ensure continuous development and execution of the regional sourcing strategy and cost down roadmap. Our ambition is to pursue a high degree of sourcing localization and continuously support the business with commercial and technical cost down opportunities.
A key requirement is to be a strong Business Partner to the local organization and ensure clear stakeholder management (Operations, Research & Development, Supplier Quality etc.) in setting the direction of our Business. Through close cross-functional teamwork, our overall target is to always have day-to-day priorities match our customers' expectations.
You will be part of a Global Procurement Team with colleagues in China and France, Mexico. In your role, a key element is to ensure strong supplier relationship management of our Mexican supplier base. With that, you are expected to take the lead in developing the suppliers to become global suppliers to Danfoss as well as be the local supplier key account for the other regions in case of escalations.
**Background & Skills**:
To succeed in the job, we expect you to have an academic degree (Bachelors in Engineering/Business or MSc.) and have a proven track record as a manager within Project-based Procurement in a manufacturing environment. Previous experience from working in a global company is considered an advantage. Additionally, you should fulfill the following professional profile:
- Experience in a procurement or supply chain function
- Commercial background with a solid technical understanding of the manufacturing process across multiple categories (E.g. Machining, castings, and pressed parts industry)
- Background in a global manufacturing environment
- High drive and thrive in a fast-paced atmosphere
- Bring relevant experience to coach and develop the team to take the organization to the next level
- Experience with IATF 16949
**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.
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 42.000 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 ba
