Global ESG & Cost-Down Manager (Procurement)

Danfoss; Nordborg; On-site; DKK 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

Danfoss is seeking a Cost-down Pipeline and ESG Manager to join our Nordborg headquarters. You will lead a global agenda across procurement, engineering and ESG, directing a €450M spend and embedding Scope 3 decarbonization into sourcing decisions.

Manage a small team and drive a structured, high-impact cost-down pipeline across functions. Responsibilities include delivering annual cost reductions, advancing ESG initiatives, and engaging suppliers to sustain a decarbonization pathway.

Responsibilities

• Delivering 3-4% annual cost reduction pipeline across a €450M global spend through a balanced, data-driven cost-down strategy
• Leading, coaching, and developing a global team of 3 Pipeline Project Managers to build strong capabilities and disciplined execution
• Standardize and strengthen cost-down processes, tools, and governance, driving alignment across Category Management, Engineering, Operations, and other functions
• Embed ESG and decarbonization into sourcing by integrating CO₂ performance, monitoring Scope 3.1 impacts, and scaling low-carbon cost-reduction opportunities
• Drive supplier engagement and accountability to build and deliver a robust pipeline of decarbonization and cost-down initiatives

Job description

Danfoss is seeking a Cost-down Pipeline and ESG Manager to join our Nordborg headquarters. You will lead a global agenda across procurement, engineering and ESG, directing a €450M spend and embedding Scope 3 decarbonization into sourcing decisions.

Manage a small team and drive a structured, high-impact cost-down pipeline across functions. Responsibilities include delivering annual cost reductions, advancing ESG initiatives, and engaging suppliers to sustain a decarbonization pathway.