Project Manager, Sourcing

Danfoss; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13th salary

annual bonus

paid vacation

pension plans

personal insurance

Job summary

Danfoss, a global engineering leader, seeks a Sourcing Project Manager to drive procurement programs in Ames, IA. You will partner with global category managers to initiate, design and execute projects that meet quality and cost goals while engaging suppliers cross-functionally.

The role demands a global mindset, excellent communication, and a track record of delivering cost reductions in a fast-paced, on-site environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, finance, supply chain or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in procurement/sourcing.
• Experience delivering cost reductions and meeting aggressive objectives.
• Ability to work in a high quality, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong understanding of cost drivers, market dynamics and supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Act as a procurement representative in meetings and projects.
• Lead and manage projects to generate cost savings.
• Coordinate involvement of suppliers in new product development.
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders for regional and global sourcing.
• Run ideation workshops with suppliers to build a cost-savings pipeline.
• Support redesign projects and ensure compliance with IATF 16949 requirements (Change Control, PPAP).
• Identify and mitigate potential risks.
• Collaborate with global managers to meet quality and cost goals.

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing

Project management

Cost reduction

Negotiation

Supplier management

Cross-functional collaboration

Global mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/finance/supply chain

Job description

Segment: Danfoss Power Solutions Segment

Job Category: Procurement & Purchasing

Work Location Type: On-site

Job Experience Level: Mid-Senior level

Project Manager, Sourcing

Req ID: 52574 Job Location: Ames, IA, US Employment Type: Full Time Segment: Danfoss Power Solutions Segment Job Category: Procurement & Purchasing Work Location Type: On-site Job Experience Level: Mid-Senior level Job Description

The Impact You'll Make

Now is a great time to join our Danfoss Power Solutions Team in Ames!

We are seeking an experienced Sourcing Project Manager to work Working closely with global category managers and project managers to initiate, design and execute projects while meeting quality and cost goals. The ideal candidate will have a global mindset and excellent communication skills to efficiently communicate across all levels in the organization. This role will communicate cross-functionally with suppliers, vendors, the supply chain, business unit, and operations. This is an onsite role that will report to the Director of Procurement.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Act as a procurement representative in meetings, key projects, performance improvement and change management
• Lead and manage projects to generate cost savings
• Coordinate and participate in new product development projects assuring early involvement of our suppliers
• Build relationships with internal key stake holders to establish best sourcing solutions at both the regional and global level.
• Prepare and run ideation workshop with suppliers and internally to build a pipeline of cost savings
• Participatinginre-design projects and ensure implementation according to IATF 16949 requirements (Change Control, PPAP, etc.)
• Identifying, visualizing, and mitigating potential risks
• Working closely with global category managers and project managers to initiate, design and execute projects while meeting quality and costgoals.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, finance, supply chain, or other relevant area.
• Minimum of 5 years in procurement / sourcing experience
• Experience demonstrating a solid track record of meeting aggressive objectives.
• Ability to work effectively in a high quality, deadline driven environment.
• Broad knowledge of the procurement function as well as a high degree of knowledge of cost drivers, market dynamics, and supplier relationships in driving cost reductions.
• Experience with Strategic Sourcing of Castings & Machining, aluminum and Turned parts categories
• Experience in Negotiation, Supplier Evaluation, Commercial Contract Understanding, Risk Mitigation, Commodity Market
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a team.
• Global mindset and excellent communication skills to efficiently communicate across all levels in the organization.
• Good time management and project management skills to organize and plan effectively in developing effective systems and processes.

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 13th salary, 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.

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.

Want to know more? Please visit our F AQ Pag e .

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.