Category Manager

Danfoss GmbH; Easley (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Danfoss Power Solutions in Easley, SC, is seeking a Category Manager to architect global supplier strategies, drive cost-competitiveness, and strengthen resilience across the supply chain.

You will lead complex negotiations, manage key supplier relationships through the 3T program, and align procurement with business objectives, while navigating a global, matrixed organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years in category management or strategic procurement.
• Expert-level negotiation and contracting skills.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; global matrix experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive category and supplier strategies.
• Lead high-stakes negotiations and manage complex surcharge agreements.
• Own and cultivate strategic relationships with key suppliers via the 3T program.
• Identify supply chain risks and scout for innovative suppliers/technologies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across global business units.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Negotiation

Financial acumen

Market analysis

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Segment: Danfoss Power Solutions Segment

Job Category: Procurement & Purchasing

Work Location Type: On-site

Category Manager

Req ID: 51343

Job Location: Easley, SC, US

Employment Type: Full Time

Segment: Danfoss Power Solutions Segment

Job Category: Procurement & Purchasing

Work Location Type: On-site

Job Description

The Impact You'll Make

Are you a strategic thinker who is ready to be the architect of a global supply chain? As our newCategory Manager, you will do more than just manage suppliers; you will develop and execute the comprehensive strategies that make our entire business more competitive, resilient, and future-ready.

This is a high-impact role where you will lead complex, high-stakes negotiations and build powerful partnerships with our most critical suppliers. You will be a market expert, using your insights to navigate global trends and protect Danfoss from volatility and risk.

Your work will directly influence our bottom line and our ability to innovate. You will be a central, strategic partner to leaders across the business, ensuring our supply chain is a key driver of our success.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop and execute comprehensivecategory and supplier strategiesthat directly enhance our cost-competitiveness and supply chain resilience.
• Lead high-stakesnegotiationsand manage complex surcharge agreements to deliver measurable savings and protect our bottom line.
• Own and cultivate strategic relationships with our key suppliers, driving performance and partnership through our3T supplier management program.
• Act as our market expert, identifying and mitigatingsupply chain riskswhile scouting for new technologies and innovative suppliers to keep us ahead of the curve.
• Serve as a central point of collaboration, aligning with stakeholders across our global business units to ensure our procurement strategies support their goals.

What We're Looking For

• A Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience incategory management or strategic procurement, with the ability to develop and implement successful, long-term supplier strategies.
• Expert-levelnegotiation and contracting skills, with a proven track record of leading complex, high-value negotiations.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen, with the ability to analyze market trends and create accurate forecasts.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and build consensus across aglobal, matrixed organization.

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 401k matching, annual bonus, paid vacation,personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.

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.