Project Manager, Sourcing

Danfoss; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13th salary

Annual bonus

Paid vacation

Pension plans

Personal insurance

Job summary

Danfoss in Maharashtra, India is looking for an experienced Project Manager, Sourcing to lead critical sourcing initiatives that drive cost competitiveness, supply continuity, and operational excellence. You will steer cross-functional teams through supplier development programs, NPD, dual sourcing, localization, and risk mitigation to deliver on project goals.

Ideal candidates bring 12–15 years of sourcing/procurement PM experience, strong cost-reduction skills, and familiarity with APQP/PPAP

Qualifications

• Engineering degree with 12-15 years of experience in sourcing, supplier development, or procurement project management.
• Proven ability to deliver cost savings through strategic sourcing and VA/VE initiatives. Strong knowledge of should costing, TCO, and manufacturing processes such as casting, machining, and heat treatment.
• Experience leading cross-functional sourcing projects and supplier transitions.
• Understanding of supplier quality processes, including APQP/PPAP and ISO/IATF standards. Strong stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in Hydraulics, Off-Highway, Industrial Manufacturing, or Oil & Gas industries is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing projects and ensure successful implementation of supplier development, NPD, dual sourcing, localization, and risk mitigation initiatives.
• Deliver committed cost savings through strategic sourcing, VA/VE activities, and process improvement opportunities. Drive cross-functional collaboration across Procurement, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and suppliers to achieve project objectives.
• Develop and execute project plans, including supplier ramp-up/down activities, while ensuring timelines, quality, and business requirements are met. Monitor project risks, resolve implementation challenges, and ensure first-time-right execution.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to support performance, capacity, quality, and long-term business objectives.
• Provide regular project status updates and ensure accurate maintenance of sourcing and project management systems.

Skills

Sourcing

Cost savings

Cross-functional collab

Project management

Stakeholder management

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

The Impact You'll Make

As a Project Manager, Sourcing, you will be responsible for leading sourcing and supplier development projects that support business growth, cost competitiveness, supply continuity, and operational excellence. You will drive cross-functional collaboration and ensure successful project execution from initiation through implementation.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead end-to-end sourcing projects and ensure successful implementation of supplier development, NPD, dual sourcing, localization, and risk mitigation initiatives.
• Deliver committed cost savings through strategic sourcing, VA/VE activities, and process improvement opportunities. Drive cross-functional collaboration across Procurement, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and suppliers to achieve project objectives.
• Develop and execute project plans, including supplier ramp-up/down activities, while ensuring timelines, quality, and business requirements are met. Monitor project risks, resolve implementation challenges, and ensure first-time-right execution.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to support performance, capacity, quality, and long-term business objectives.
• Provide regular project status updates and ensure accurate maintenance of sourcing and project management systems.

What We're Looking For

• Engineering degree with 12-15 years of experience in sourcing, supplier development, or procurement project management.
• Proven ability to deliver cost savings through strategic sourcing and VA/VE initiatives. Strong knowledge of should costing, TCO, and manufacturing processes such as casting, machining, and heat treatment.
• Experience leading cross-functional sourcing projects and supplier transitions.
• Understanding of supplier quality processes, including APQP/PPAP and ISO/IATF standards. Strong stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in Hydraulics, Off-Highway, Industrial Manufacturing, or Oil & Gas industries is preferred.

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 13th salary, 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.

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.