Category Manager

Danfoss GmbH; Poland; Hybrid; PLN 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Life insurance

PPE

Lux Med

Sports card

Job summary

Danfoss GmbH in Poland is seeking a Category Manager to shape supplier relationships and drive cost efficiency in our Climate Solutions segment. You will lead negotiations with key suppliers, analyze markets, and identify sourcing opportunities to strengthen our procurement objectives.

This hybrid role in Tuchom offers collaboration with cross-functional teams on projects, risk management, and ongoing supplier development, with a focus on long-term value and resilient supply chains.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing procurement processes and negotiations with suppliers.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to build long-term relationships.
• Strong analytical thinking with data-driven decision making.
• High level of independence, ownership and proactivity.

Responsibilities

• Lead price and commercial negotiations with suppliers, securing the best possible solutions for Danfoss.
• Analyze the supplier market, identify new sourcing opportunities, and develop relationships with new and existing suppliers.
• Prepare and manage RFQs, analyze received offers, and support the selection of the most competitive solutions.
• Identify and manage supplier-related risks, taking action to protect business continuity and achieve procurement objectives.
• Drive cost optimization across purchased components and services and actively contribute to new projects, working closely with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation skills

Analytical thinking

Independence & ownership

Fluent English

Job description

Segment: Danfoss Climate Solutions Segment

Job Category: Procurement & Purchasing

Work Location Type: Hybrid

Category Manager/ Kupiec Strategiczny

Req ID: 51161 Job Location: Tuchom,PL Employment Type: Full Time Segment: Danfoss Climate Solutions Segment Job Category: Procurement & Purchasing Work Location Type: Hybrid Job Description

The Impact You'll Make

As a Category Manager, you’ll have a real impact on cost efficiency and supply chain resilience by shaping Danfoss’ relationships with key suppliers of components and services. Your decisions and negotiations will help strengthen the competitiveness of our products and support the smooth operation of our business.

You’ll take ownership of developing supplier relationships, identifying new sourcing opportunities and driving cost optimization, while working closely with internal teams on new projects.

You’re joining Danfoss at an exciting time of growth in Tuchom. We have recently completed a new 22,500 m² manufacturing facility, expanding our production capabilities and supporting the supply of products to different markets. This means new projects, increased scale and new opportunities — including within Procurement.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead price and commercial negotiations with suppliers, securing the best possible solutions for Danfoss.
• Analyze the supplier market, identify new sourcing opportunities, and develop relationships with new and existing suppliers.
• Prepare and manage RFQs, analyze received offers, and support the selection of the most competitive solutions.
• Identify and manage supplier-related risks, taking action to protect business continuity and achieve procurement objectives.
• Drive cost optimization across purchased components and services and actively contribute to new projects, working closely with cross-functional teams.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in managing procurement processes and conducting negotiations with suppliers.
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build and maintain long-term commercial relationships.
• Strong analytical thinking and the ability to use data to support sound procurement decisions.
• A high level of independence, ownership and proactivity, with the confidence to make decisions and drive actions forward.
• Fluent English, enabling effective communication and collaboration in an international environment.

What You'll Get from Us

• The opportunity to make a real impact on cost efficiency, procurement performance and supplier partnerships within a global organization.
• A hybrid working model combining flexibility with close collaboration with your team in Tuchom.
• The opportunity to further develop your procurement expertise through negotiations, projects and strategic initiatives, especially during this exciting period of business growth.
• Collaboration with experienced professionals and exposure to an international business environment.
• A competitive compensation and benefits package, including an annual bonus, employer-sponsored life insurance, Employee Pension Programme (PPE), private medical care through Lux Med, and a co-financed sports card.

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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.

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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.