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- Full-time
- 5 years
- Engineering
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Project Manager, Sourcing

Danfoss -
Ames, IA

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Job Details

Full-time

Benefits

Pension plan

Qualifications

Vendor relationship building
Procurement cost reduction targets
Vendor relationship management
Contracts
Negotiating purchasing contracts
Cost reduction analysis
Managing projects
Project risk management
Supplier risk evaluation
Procurement risk management
Cross-functional communication
Part sourcing

Full Job Description

The Impact You'll Make

Now is a great time to join our Danfoss Power Solutions Team in Ames!

We are seeking an experienced Sourcing Project Manager to work Working closely with global category managers and project managers to initiate, design and execute projects while meeting quality and cost goals. The ideal candidate will have a g lobal mindset and excellent communication skills to efficiently communicate across all levels in the organization. This role will communicate cross-functionally with suppliers, vendors, the supply chain, business unit, and operations. This is an onsite role that will report to the Director of Procurement.

What You’ll Be Doing

Act as a procurement representative in meetings, key projects, performance improvement and change management
Lead and manage projects to generate cost savings
Coordinate and participate in new product development projects assuring early involvement of our suppliers
Build relationships with internal key stake holders to establish best sourcing solutions at both the regional and global level.
Prepare and run ideation workshop with suppliers and internally to build a pipeline of cost savings
Participating in re-design projects and ensure implementation according to IATF 16949 requirements (Change Control, PPAP, etc.)
Identifying, visualizing, and mitigating potential risks
Working closely with global category managers and project managers to initiate, design and execute projects while meeting quality and cost goals.

What We're Looking For

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, finance, supply chain, or other relevant area.
Minimum of 5 years in procurement / sourcing experience
Experience demonstrating a solid track record of meeting aggressive objectives.
Ability to work effectively in a high quality, deadline driven environment.
Broad knowledge of the procurement function as well as a high degree of knowledge of cost drivers, market dynamics, and supplier relationships in driving cost reductions.
Experience with Strategic Sourcing of Castings & Machining, aluminum and Turned parts categories
Experience in Negotiation, Supplier Evaluation, Commercial Contract Understanding, Risk Mitigation, Commodity Market
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a team.
Global mindset and excellent communication skills to efficiently communicate across all levels in the organization.
Good time management and project management skills to organize and plan effectively in developing effective systems and processes.

What You'll Get from Us

We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.

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.

We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.

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! 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.

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