Global Category Manager (m/f/d)

Requisition ID: 38063

Job Location(s):

Nuremberg, DE

Job Description

Global Procurement in Semikron Danfoss is looking for an experienced and self-driven Global Category Manager (m/f/d) with a strategic mindset to join our mechanical category team in Nuremberg Flensburg or Vrbove.

If you are passionate about creating strong commercial results, supplier and sourcing strategies, developing relationships with internal and external stakeholders and suppliers, this opportunity is for you.

Job Responsibilities

As our Global Category Manager (m/f/d) you will be entrusted with the responsibility for managing a selected number of suppliers. You will be handling mechanical categories.

Responsibilities for this position also include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Accelerate and build cost-down impact from suppliers driving and executing a sustainable savings pipeline across all levers while utilizing cross-functional teams.

• Develop and implement supplier strategies and negotiate value-based annually.

• Build a manage supplier cost savings catalogue with technical and process ideas.

• Manage escalated supplier topics including, performance, capacity and risk management.

• Ensure compliance for contract and certifications for suppliers under your responsibility.

• Support the Danfoss decarbonization ambition – 25% reduction of upstream carbon footprint.

Background & Skills

At Danfoss, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a broader perspective in decision-making. When you consider this job posting, do you feel like your profile is not a perfect match? Numerous studies have found that women and people of color are more likely to apply only when they meet all requirements listed in the job posting. Even if you do not check all the boxes, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are curious to find out how you can bring new insights to the role or to Danfoss as an organization.

For this position you have a university degree in the field of procurement and several years of working experience in direct category management, within mechanical categories.

The ideal candidate possesses these skills:

• You have experience within category strategy, commercial negotiation, RFQ process, TCO mindset suppliers benchmark.

• You have the ability to evaluate open book model and a good sense of cost competitiveness.

• You have experience working in a matrixed organization and manage stakeholders’ expectations.

• You have a strong commercial and strategic mindset.

• You are fluent in English, local language skills are a plus.

• Experience within metal categories like stamping, pressed parts, alu casting, plastic etc. will be an advantage.

Employee Benefits

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

• Bonus system

• Flexible working hours

• Possibility to work remotely

• Pension plan

• 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.

Your contact person for that position is Lena Baumüller (+49 175 1602239).

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Semikron Danfoss

Semikron Danfoss unites two companies that complement each other through shared values such as enthusiasm for technology that enable a sustainable future. We believe in a modern and dynamic leadership culture to unleash the full potential of our teams.

Innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives. We strive to create an inclusive workplace where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are.

The success of our employees is our success. That is why we offer a wide range of development opportunities and assign great importance to the health and well-being of our employees. The foundation of our joint work is our family-like corporate culture, which is characterized by trust, commitment and genuine teamwork.

Semikron Danfoss is a global technology leader in power electronics. Our product offerings include semiconductor devices, power modules, stacks and systems.

In a world that is going electric, Semikron Danfoss technologies are more relevant than ever. With our innovative solutions for automotive, industrial and renewable applications we help the world utilize energy more efficiently and sustainable and thus to significantly reduce overall CO2 emissions – facing one of the biggest challenges today.

We take care of our employees and create value for our customers by investing significantly in innovation, technology, capacity and service to deliver best-in-industry performance and for a sustainable future.

Semikron Danfoss is a family-owned business, merged by SEMIKRON and Danfoss Silicon Power in 2022. We employ more than 3,500 people in 28 locations across the world. Our global footprint with production sites in Germany, Brazil, China, France, India, Italy, Slovakia and the United States ensures an unmatched service for our customers and partners. We offer more than 90 years of combined expertise in power module packaging, innovation and customer applications – making us the ultimate partner in power electronics.

Semikron Danfoss is a global technology leader in power electronics. Our product offerings include semiconductor devices, power modules, stacks and systems.

In a world that is going electric, Semikron Danfoss technologies are more relevant than ever. With our innovative solutions for automotive, industrial and renewable applications we help the world utilize energy more efficiently and sustainable and thus to significantly reduce overall CO2 emissions – facing one of the biggest challenges today.

We take care of our employees and create value for our customers by investing significantly in innovation, technology, capacity and service to deliver best-in-industry performance and to make our world a greener place.

Semikron is a family-owned business, merged by SEMIKRON and Danfoss Silicon Power in 2022. We employ more than 3,500 people in more than 28 locations across the world. Our global footprint with production sites in Germany, Brazil, China, France, India, Italy, Slovakia and the United States ensures an unmatched service for our customers and partners. We offer more than 90 years of combined expertise in power module packaging, innovation and customer application – making us the ultimate partner in Power Electronics.