Strategic Sourcing Project Lead – Direct Materials

Danfoss; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Danfoss GmbH in Ames, IA is seeking a senior procurement professional to lead strategic sourcing for direct materials and services. You will manage supplier relationships, negotiate agreements, and drive end-to-end projects with cross-functional teams across domestic and global partners.

Responsibilities include spend analysis, TCO optimization, and PPAP coordination per IATF 16949 standards. This role demands a strong track record in SAP MM and Teamcenter PLM within automotive/electronics

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or Supply Chain Management required.
• 8+ years in supply chain or strategic sourcing including mechanical/electronics categories.
• 8+ years with strategic sourcing, supplier management, and project management including GD&T.
• 6+ years in cross-functional simultaneous engineering projects following PDP stage gate process.
• 6+ years experience with SAP (MM) and with Teamcenter PLM (Siemens).
• 6+ years in PPAP following IATF 16949 automotive standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of strategic sourcing initiatives for direct materials and services.
• Be the first point of contact for escalation of supplier issues affecting Supply Chain, Quality, and Plant Operations.
• Lead cross-functional project teams locally and globally, end-to-end responsibility for business unit supplier projects.
• Assist in negotiating and creating supplier agreements; drive spend analysis and identify TCO opportunities.
• Oversee supplier search, qualification, and PPAP involvement to ensure supplier readiness.

Skills

Industrial Engineering

Supply Chain

Strategic Sourcing

Supplier Management

Project Management

GD&T

SAP MM

Teamcenter PLM

PPAP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP MM

Teamcenter PLM

Job description

Danfoss GmbH in Ames, IA is seeking a senior procurement professional to lead strategic sourcing for direct materials and services. You will manage supplier relationships, negotiate agreements, and drive end-to-end projects with cross-functional teams across domestic and global partners.

Responsibilities include spend analysis, TCO optimization, and PPAP coordination per IATF 16949 standards. This role demands a strong track record in SAP MM and Teamcenter PLM within automotive/electronics