Procurement Director Industrial

Danfoss; Wehrheim; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading industrial solutions provider is seeking a Global Director Procurement in Hessen, Germany. This role involves leading procurement strategies and developing high-performing teams while ensuring alignment with supply chain. The ideal candidate must have a university degree in logistics, engineering, or related fields, extensive procurement experience, and exceptional leadership skills. Benefits include a 13th salary, annual bonus, and opportunities for internal progression.

Leistungen

13th salary

Annual bonus

Paid vacation

Pension plans

Personal insurance

Qualifikationen

• Experience in procurement leadership, preferably in a matrix environment.
• Broad knowledge in category management, logistics, and supply chain management.
• Fluent English and willingness to travel internationally.

Aufgaben

• Lead procurement strategies and budget responsibility.
• Implement initiatives for direct material cost savings.
• Develop a high performing procurement team.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Negotiation

Intercultural communication

Procurement strategies

Ausbildung

University degree in logistics, supply chain or engineering

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

The Impact You\'ll Make: As the new divisional Global Director Procurement, you will be responsible for all procurement and procurement staffing in the Industrial division of Danfoss Power Solutions. You will also build and strengthen the link between the divisions and various other teams such as supply chain.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the overall development, deployment and execution of Divisional Procurement Strategies and meet divisional and overall targets, with budget responsibility for the procurement division and reporting of KPIs with data integrity.
• Identify, develop and implement procurement initiatives to achieve targeted direct material cost savings, secure supplier capacity and supplier performance.
• Develop a high performing team within the Danfoss culture, including a team for supplier development.
• Cascade and ensure the execution of the strategy within the division by making it clear and understandable for all team members. Recruit, develop and lead procurement managers; set targets for all levels of the organization.
• Build an effective and proactive liaison with other relevant functions/departments to forecast, plan and supply to DPS plants, representing the division in the global Procurement Leadership Team and actively participating. Ensure a link to other divisions and teams such as supply chain.
• Assist and lead negotiations for divisional commercial agreements such as cost up/down, Lead Time Reduction, MOQ, Stocking Agreements, Capacity, and Flexibility with external suppliers in coordination with Category Management.

What We\'re Looking For

• University degree or certificate in logistics, supply chain or engineering, with experience in procurement within an engineering industry.
• Experience in procurement and leadership, preferably from a matrix environment.
• Broad knowledge in category management, logistics, supply chain management and a basic understanding of financial tools and reporting.
• Willingness to travel internationally on a regular basis (approximately 50%).
• Fluent English and an individual with personal drive, an entrepreneurial mindset and strong intercultural communication skills.

What You\'ll Get from Us

• Opportunities for internal progression with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
• Flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
• An inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected and valued.
• Benefits such as a 13th salary, annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. Benefits vary by country and contract.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now 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.