Strategic Buyer in Pessano Con Bornago, Italy

Strategic Buyer

Requisition ID: 40672

Job Location(s):

Havant, GBPessano Con Bornago, ITPovazska Bystrica, SKWehrheim, DE

Job Description

Danfoss Power Solutions are proud to be at the forefront of driving a global transformation in digital and electric solutions that increase productivity and energy efficiency. We are truly passionate about investment, and innovation, as we continue to support our customers’ journey towards a greener and lower-carbon future.

To support our operations we now have an exciting new opportunity to join our team as a Strategic Buyer . This role will be responsible for operations activities within the local/regional plant sites to ensure the business is running correctly, and ensuring we have a single point of contact for suppliers and the business.

This role will may involve a small element of travel to other sites and suppliers (up to 10%).

Job Responsibilities

The Strategic Buyer will be responsible for:

• Executing standard processes and tools

• Coordinating PPAPs and ramp up / ramp down activities

• Support the Sourcing Project Manager on ramp up ramp down process of new projects

• Being the first escalation point for supply/and or quality issues

• Facilitating supplier workshops to improve supplier performance

• Owning and maintaining procurement master data for local/regional sites

• Driving capacity management with suppliers to ensure alignment with current forecast and growth opportunities

• Pricing and price change reporting

• Maintenance of tooling register

• Supporting efforts to secure the best total cost of ownership

Background & Skills

To thrive in this role, you’ll display:

• Relevant background and experience within procurement or supply chain functions, ideally spent within a manufacturing or engineering environment

• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, and drive positive results through creation of positive relationships

• Proactive problem-solving and analytical skills

• Experience with categories and components would be highly advantageous

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.

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 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.