Senior Manager, Procurement

Danfoss; Grodzisk Mazowiecki; On-site; PLN 320,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Danfoss is seeking a Senior Manager, Procurement in Poland to lead the regional procurement organization. You will drive strategic sourcing, supplier performance, and cost optimization to support manufacturing continuity and business growth.

In this role you will own the regional savings pipeline, collaborate with engineering, quality, and finance, and build a high-performing team aligned with global priorities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years leading procurement in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Strong people leadership with coaching and development skills.
• Fluent in English and Polish; able to influence cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the procurement team in Poland to build a high-performing culture.
• Drive strategic sourcing, negotiations, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Manage supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery and sustainability.
• Identify and mitigate supply risks while supporting new product introductions.
• Collaborate with global and regional stakeholders to implement best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic sourcing

Supplier performance management

Cost reduction

Cross-functional collaboration

English

Polish

Risk management

Job description

Segment: Danfoss Climate Solutions Segment

Job Category: Procurement & Purchasing

Work Location Type: On-site

Job Experience Level: Mid-Senior level

Senior Manager, Procurement

Req ID: 50747 Job Location: Grodzisk Mazowiecki, PL Employment Type: Full Time Segment: Danfoss Climate Solutions Segment Job Category: Procurement & Purchasing Work Location Type: On-site Job Experience Level: Mid-Senior level Job Description

The Impact You'll Make

As Senior Manager, Procurement in Poland, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the competitiveness, resilience, and sustainability of our supply base. By leading the regional procurement organization, you will drive strategic sourcing, supplier performance, and cost optimization initiatives that directly support business growth and manufacturing continuity.
You will own the regional savings pipeline and translate procurement strategies into measurable business results.

Working closely with global category teams and key stakeholders across Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Operations, and Finance, you will ensure local execution aligns with global priorities while capturing opportunities in the regional market.
This is an opportunity to lead a high-performing team, strengthen strategic supplier partnerships, and help build a more efficient, reliable, and future-ready supply chain.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead and develop the procurement team in Poland, building a high-performing and results-oriented culture.
• Drive strategic sourcing and negotiations to deliver cost reduction, productivity improvements, and sustainable value creation.
• Manage supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery, capacity, and sustainability to ensure operational excellence and supply continuity.
• Identify and mitigate supply risks while supporting new product introductions, supplier readiness, and business growth.
• Collaborate with global and regional stakeholders to execute procurement strategies, improve cash performance, and implement best practices across the supply base.

What We're Looking For

• At least 7 years of proven experience leading procurement activities within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong people leadership skills with the ability to coach, develop, and inspire teams.
• Expertise in supplier relationship management, commercial negotiations, and strategic sourcing.
• Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and work effectively in a global matrix organization.
• Professional fluency in English and Polish.

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 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.

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.