Sourcing Project Manager

Danfoss GmbH; Lappeenranta; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension plans

Personal insurance

Hybrid work arrangement

Learning opportunities

Job summary

Danfoss is seeking a Sourcing Project Manager to be based in Lappeenranta, Finland, with hybrid work arrangement and responsibilities spanning global collaboration with category managers and program managers to drive procurement projects that meet quality and cost goals.

The role involves up to ~25% international travel, developing sourcing strategies, conducting market and supplier analyses, and identifying cost-saving opportunities to optimize costs across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in SCM/Finance or related field required.
• Proven track record in procurement/sourcing in manufacturing/industrial settings.
• Strong knowledge of procurement function, cost drivers, market dynamics, and supplier relationships for cost reductions.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Background in E-motor manufacturing advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute project sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Conduct market analysis, cost benchmarking, and supplier capability assessments.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and drive continuous cost optimization.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Contract management

Cost reduction / cost optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Supplier relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management/Finance or related field

Engineering degree advantageous

Job description

Sourcing Project Manager

Req ID: 49976 | Job Location: Lappeenranta, FI | Employment Type: Full Time | Segment: Danfoss Power Solutions Segment | Job Category: Supply Chain and Operations | Work Location Type: Hybrid

The Impact You'll Make

Danfoss is 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. Our Editron business unit is leading the electrification revolution, specializing in hybrid and electric powertrain systems for the off-highway, on-highway and marine markets.

We now have an opportunity to recruit a Sourcing Project Manager to be based at our flagship site in Lappeenranta, Finland, to help play a key role in management of procurement projects as part of a matrix organization. You'll be working closely with global category managers and program managers to initiate, design and execute projects while meeting quality and cost goals.

This role will involve some international travel (up to circa 25%).

What You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you’ll be responsible for driving the procurement agenda in a matrix environment, working both cross- functionally and globally in close collaboration with suppliers and internal teams. In particular, you will be:

• Developing and execute project sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Conduct market analysis, cost benchmarking, and supplier capability assessments.
• Identifying cost-saving opportunities and driving continuous cost optimization.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for an open- minded colleague with a strong drive and growth mindset. It is essential that you possess deep interpersonal skills, the courage to challenge the status quo and an ability to work effectively with others at all levels in an organization. We also expect to see applicants demonstrating:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Supply Chain Management, Finance or a related field. An Engineering degree would be considered advantageous.
• A proven track record of demonstrable success within procurement and/or sourcing, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of the procurement function as well as a high degree of knowledge of cost drivers, market dynamics, and supplier relationships in driving cost reductions.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• In addition, a background in E-motor manufacturing would be advantageous.

What You'll Get from Us

• We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
• You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
• We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
• You’ll receive benefits like annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.

Ready to Make a Difference?

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.

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in areas such as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, marine, and on- and off-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for data centers, renewable energy, energy storage, heat recovery, as well as contribute to district energy solutions for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned and employs over 39,000 people. We create long-term value for our customers in more than 100 countries with a global footprint of around 100 factories.