Senior Category Buyer: Global Sourcing & Cost Leadership

Danfoss; Grodzisk Mazowiecki; Sur place; PLN 180 000 - 240 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Danfoss Grodzisk Mazowiecki is seeking a Senior Category Buyer to own commercial activities within the supplier portfolio, driving cost optimization and supplier performance. You will work with Category Management, Engineering, Quality, and Operations to translate procurement strategies into business results.

You will develop and execute category and supplier strategies, manage supplier relationships, assess risks, and lead negotiations to improve cost, quality, delivery, and capacity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in procurement or sourcing with supplier negotiations and commercial activities.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills, with understanding of cost analysis, TCO, and strategic sourcing principles.
• Experience in supplier performance management, risk assessment, and continuous improvement, with a structured, results-oriented approach.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management across functions.

Responsabilités

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

Connaissances

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Cost analysis

Strategic sourcing

Stakeholder management

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Description du poste

Danfoss Grodzisk Mazowiecki is seeking a Senior Category Buyer to own commercial activities within the supplier portfolio, driving cost optimization and supplier performance. You will work with Category Management, Engineering, Quality, and Operations to translate procurement strategies into business results.

You will develop and execute category and supplier strategies, manage supplier relationships, assess risks, and lead negotiations to improve cost, quality, delivery, and capacity.