Sourcing Project Manager

Job Description

Danfoss is looking for a Sourcing Project Manager for Power Solutions Global Procurement Organization, who will be responsible for a range of effective and efficient implementations of approved projects from end-to-end, ensuring all expectations and deliverables are met.  You will get a unique opportunity to be part of a project procurement organization, working with procurement / sourcing projects.

In this role you will become part of a global organization within the Hydraulic division, currently consisting of three sourcing project managers located in Denmark. All sourcing project managers are responsible for end-to-end project management with cost reduction effects and timely deliveries.

The position is located in Reynosa, but we expect that you are willing to travel if it is required for a specific meeting or task.

Job Responsibilities

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

• It will be your main focus to lead, manage, and facilitate new procurement projects. There are long-standing relationships with many of the suppliers, but focus is also on constantly ensuring the right portfolio of suppliers through sourcing activities.
• You will be working both cross-functionally and globally in close collaboration with suppliers and internal functions. The key challenge will be to successfully initiate, plan, and design projects and subsequently execute, monitor and control them. Timely completion while meeting quality and cost is of essence.
• End-to-end responsibility in the delivery of e.g. capacity and cost saving project levers by ensuring that projects are managed properly and meet all expectations.
• Manage and coordinate procurement activities in New Product Development & Innovation projects.
• Create cost savings pipeline (constrained and unconstrained) for technical and sourcing levers by assigning stakeholders and getting approval for projects.
• Create solid business cases truly reflecting Total Cost of Ownership.
• Communicate with suppliers, internal customers, management and stakeholders about progress, risks and roadblocks.
• Facilitate structured problem solving.

Background & Skills

The ideal candidate possesses these skills. 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or another technical field.
• Excellent analytical and project management skills
• Experience with procurement or related project management and have worked in the area for at least 3 years
• Technical experience with metal manufacturing processes (machining, turned parts, castings, forging).
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Good knowledge of reading technical drawings.
• Work independently and communicate with suppliers and internal stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Willing and able to mediate between, sometimes, differing stakeholder demands.
• Solid communication skills in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Goal-oriented and thrive on working in cross-functional and cross-cultural teams.

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.