Category Buyer - Fixed-Term Replacement (until May 2028)

Danfoss; Grodzisk Mazowiecki; Hybrid; PLN 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension plan (PPE)

Private medical care

Life and personal insurance

Co-financing Multisport/MedicoverSport

Subsidised meals in on-site canteen

Job summary

Danfoss in Grodzisk Mazowiecki is seeking a Category Buyer on a fixed-term contract until end of May 2028. You will handle direct procurement across the product lifecycle, collaborating with suppliers, manufacturing, engineering, quality, and cross‑functional teams across Europe to ensure material availability and data accuracy.

You will coordinate change management, quotation requests, and supplier onboarding while supporting project ramp-ups and transitions within a multinational, hybrid work

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of procurement, purchasing, or supply chain experience.
• Experience with supplier PPAPs or material changes is a plus.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• English proficiency; experience with ERP/procurement tools is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day direct procurement activities with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate material changes and PPAP processes.
• Request and negotiate quotations, pricing, and terms for new components and supplier changes.
• Coordinate supplier PPAP activities and readiness for launches and transitions.
• Lead procurement for ramp-ups and phase-outs of products.
• Support supplier onboarding per Danfoss standards, including trade compliance.
• Monitor material availability and act as escalation point for supply issues.
• Maintain accurate procurement master data in SAP.

Skills

Supplier relations

Negotiation

Communication

English

Education

Supply chain degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

The Impact You'll Make

Do you enjoy building strong supplier relationships, solving supply chain challenges, and finding smarter ways to manage purchasing processes? Would you like to see how your decisions directly impact manufacturing operations in an international company?

At Danfoss, we're looking for a Category Buyer to join our procurement team in Grodzisk Mazowiecki on a fixed-term replacement contract until the end of May 2028.

In this role, you'll support direct procurement activities across the entire product lifecycle, working closely with suppliers, manufacturing teams, engineering, quality, and procurement colleagues across Europe. From coordinating material changes, supplier onboarding, and PPAPs to ensuring material availability, supplier performance, and accurate procurement data, you'll play a key role in maintaining a resilient and efficient supply chain.

You'll join a collaborative, international environment where your ideas, initiative, and ability to build relationships can make a real difference.

What You'll Be Doing

• Manage day-to-day direct procurement activities, working with suppliers and internal stakeholders to support production requirements, material availability, and purchasing needs.
• Execute and coordinate Material Change Management processes, ensuring timely implementation of engineering changes and new component introductions.
• Request and negotiate quotations, pricing, and commercial conditions for new components and supplier changes.
• Coordinate supplier PPAP activities and manage supplier readiness for project launches, engineering changes, and product lifecycle transitions.
• Lead procurement activities related to project ramp-ups and ramp-downs, ensuring smooth implementation of new products and phase-out of existing ones.
• Support supplier onboarding according to Danfoss standards, including trade compliance requirements and supplier setup processes.
• Monitor material availability and act as the second escalation point for supply-related issues involving logistics and quality.
• Maintain accurate procurement master data in SAP and ensure high-quality supplier and purchasing information.

What We're Looking For

• A degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or a related field.
• Around 1-5 years of relevant experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, category management, or supplier development, preferably within an international manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with supplier PPAPs, engineering changes, project implementation, or material change management is an advantage.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence both suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• A proactive, well-organized, and solution-oriented mindset, capable of managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Good analytical skills and the ability to work with procurement data and performance metrics.
• Good command of English and confidence working with ERP systems and procurement tools. Experience with SAP is an advantage.

What You'll Get From Us

• Fixed-term opportunity until the end of May 2028, offering hands-on experience in an international procurement environment.
• Hybrid working model: 3 days per week in our Grodzisk Mazowiecki office and 2 days working remotely, along with flexible working hours.
• Professional growth and international collaboration through daily interaction with experienced procurement professionals, suppliers, and cross-functional teams across Europe.
• Benefits package including annual bonus, pension plan (PPE), private medical care, life and personal insurance, and co-financing of a Multisport or Medicover Sport card, plus subsidised meals in our on-site company canteen.
• A supportive and inclusive culture where continuous improvement, learning, and innovation are encouraged.

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.