Sourcing Specialist

Danfoss; Nordborg; On-site; DKK 420,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Danfoss in Nordborg, Denmark, seeks an early-career sourcing professional to help secure materials and supplier partnerships across Europe, delivering climate-smart solutions.

You will work closely with engineering, operations, finance and procurement teams, travel up to 20% and grow into broader category management over time.

Qualifications

• Experience in sourcing, procurement, supply chain, operations, or related function.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management across functions.
• Analytical mindset with data-driven decision support.
• Confident communicating with suppliers and internal stakeholders in an international environment.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% within Europe.

Responsibilities

• Build and strengthen supplier relationships to support quality, delivery, capacity, and growth.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, buyers, and finance to drive sourcing decisions.
• Analyze spend and supplier performance to inform decisions.
• Support sourcing strategies for direct materials including electronic, casting, plastic, and machined components.
• Visit suppliers across Europe to understand capabilities and partnerships.

Skills

Sourcing

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication

Travel readiness

Job description

The Impact You'll Make

Join one of the fastest-growing product lines within Danfoss and help shape a resilient, high-performing supply base that supports our continued expansion. In this role, you will play a key part in securing the materials and supplier partnerships needed to deliver innovative climate solutions to customers worldwide.

Based in Nordborg and reporting to the Global Sourcing Manager, you will act as an important link between suppliers, engineering, operations, finance, and procurement teams. Your ability to build strong relationships and drive collaboration will help improve quality, delivery performance, and cost competitiveness across our supply chain.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career sourcing or procurement professional who is eager to expand their strategic sourcing capabilities, gain international exposure, and grow into a broader category management role over time.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Build and strengthen supplier relationships to support quality, delivery, capacity, and business growth objectives.


• Collaborate with engineering, operations, buyers, and finance teams to drive sourcing decisions and resolve supply-related challenges.


• Analyze spend, supplier performance, and sourcing data to support informed decision-making and continuous improvement.


• Support sourcing strategies and supplier development activities for direct materials, including electronic, casting, plastic, and machined components.


• Visit suppliers across Europe to understand capabilities, support performance improvements, and strengthen long-term partnerships.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in sourcing, procurement, supply chain, operations, or a related business function.


• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate across functions and external partners.


• Analytical mindset with the ability to work with data, identify trends, and support business decisions.


• Confidence communicating with suppliers and internal stakeholders in an international environment.


• Willingness to travel up to 20% within Europe and learn how strategic sourcing creates business value.

What You'll Get From Us

At Danfoss, you will join a collaborative and purpose-driven organization where your work contributes to creating sustainable and energy-efficient solutions for the future. You will have the opportunity to work closely with experienced sourcing leaders, gain exposure to international suppliers, and develop expertise across procurement, supplier management, and sourcing strategy. The role offers a clear pathway for professional growth as you build the skills needed to take on broader sourcing and category management responsibilities over time.

Based at our Nordborg site, you will work close to operations and product experts, providing a unique opportunity to understand our products, manufacturing processes, and supplier ecosystem firsthand.

Our Commitment to Transparency

Salary ranges listed reflect only primary location and currency. For local salary ranges and specific benefits in your preferred hiring location, please ask your Talent Acquisition representative for more information.

The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Any benefits listed do 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.

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.