Sourcing Project Manager

Náplň práce, právomoci a zodpovednosti:

We are seeking an enthusiastic Sourcing Project Manager to join our diverse team. You will lead project teams to secure contractual agreements to meet business needs; you will lead supplier simplification and execution on activities to optimize productivity and quality and fulfillment through strategic supplier relationships. This is a unique opportunity to work with sourcing, cost-down, outsourcing and change management projects and support Danfoss.

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Identify and implement cost down initiatives with External suppliers
• Participate in new product development projects assuring early involvement of our development suppliers and insure frontloading of the right technology and production platform according to IATF 16949 requirements.
• Build relationships with internal key stake holders to establish best sourcing solutions at both the regional and global level.
• Develop time to time ideation workshop with suppliers and internally to build a pipeline of cost savings
• Develop global sourcing policies and procedures to drive consistency and optimal utilization of competitive bidding process, negotiations, and terms and conditions requirements to achieve desired results across all regions.
• Participating in re-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 cost goals.

Zamestnanecké výhody, benefity:

We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment:

• Bonus system
• Paid vacation
• Flexible working hour
• Possibility to work remotely
• Pension plan
• Personal insurance
• Communication packag
• Opportunity to join Employee Resource Group
• State of the art virtual work environment
• Employee Referral Program

This list does 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.

Požiadavky na zamestnanca:

The ideal candidate possesses these skills: 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, finance, supply chain or other relevant area.
• 5 years 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
• Project Management experience
• Experience in Negotiation, Supplier Evaluation, Commercial Contract Understanding, Risk Mitigation, Commodity Market
• Proven leadership ability to coach associates, manage functional teams while promoting teamwork, delegation, individual responsibility and positive employee morale.
• 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.