Senior Category Buyer

Danfoss; Grodzisk; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Danfoss in Grodzisk Mazowiecki, Poland, is looking for a Senior Category Buyer to join the Procurement team in a hybrid role. You will own commercial activities within your supplier portfolio and drive cost optimization, supplier performance, and sourcing initiatives.

Collaborating with Category Management, Engineering and Operations, you will translate procurement strategies into business results while strengthening our supplier network and ensuring continuity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of procurement or sourcing experience with supplier negotiations.
• Strong negotiation, analytical skills, with knowledge of cost analysis and TCO.
• Experience in supplier performance management and risk assessment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management across functions.

Responsibilities

• Manage sourcing activities, RFQs, supplier evaluations and negotiations.
• Identify cost-reduction opportunities and TCO improvements.
• Contribute to category and supplier strategies with market insights.
• Monitor supplier performance and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Mitigate supply risks and coordinate corrective actions.
• Support new product introductions and supplier transitions.

Skills

Negotiation

Sourcing

Cost analysis

TCO

Supplier management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Supply Chain

Job description

Segment: Danfoss Climate Solutions Segment

Job Category: Procurement & Purchasing

Work Location Type: Hybrid

Job Experience Level: Mid-Senior level

Senior Category Buyer

Req ID: 52442 Job Location: Grodzisk Mazowiecki, PL Employment Type: Full Time Segment: Danfoss Climate Solutions Segment Job Category: Procurement & Purchasing Work Location Type: Hybrid Job Experience Level: Mid-Senior level Job Description

The Impact You'll Make

Danfoss is looking for a Senior Category Buyer to join our Procurement team in Grodzisk Mazowiecki, Poland.

In this role, you will take ownership of commercial activities within your assigned supplier portfolio, driving cost optimization, supplier performance, and sourcing initiatives.

Working closely with Category Management, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations, you will play a key role in translating procurement strategies into business results while contributing to the continuous improvement of our supplier network.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage sourcing activities, RFQs, supplier evaluations, and commercial negotiations, ensuring competitive pricing and commercial conditions.
• Identify and implement cost-reduction opportunities and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) improvements, contributing to supplier and sourcing optimization.
• Contribute to the development and execution of Category and Supplier Strategies, providing market insights and business cases to support sourcing decisions.
• Manage supplier relationships and monitor performance, working with relevant stakeholders to improve cost, quality, delivery, and capacity.
• Assess and mitigate supply risks, addressing supplier capacity constraints and coordinating corrective actions to support business continuity.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on new product introductions, engineering changes, supplier transitions, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What We're Looking For

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in a similar procurement or sourcing role, with direct responsibility for supplier negotiations and commercial activities.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills, with a solid understanding of cost analysis, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), and strategic sourcing principles.
• Experience in supplier performance management, risk assessment, and continuous improvement, combined with a structured and results-oriented approach.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions and influence commercial decisions.

What You'll Get from Us

At Danfoss, we believe that our people are at the heart of our success. We offer an inclusive and collaborative working environment where you can grow professionally and make a meaningful impact.

• We promote from within and support your learning through mentoring, training, and access to global career opportunities.
• You will have the opportunity to work with international teams, contribute to meaningful projects, and influence procurement decisions.
• We encourage ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement, giving you the opportunity to develop your skills and take on new challenges.
• We support a healthy work-life balance and strive to create an environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to succeed.

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.

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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.