Global Sourcing Manager

Requisition ID: 37629- Job Location(s): Reyrieux, FRDanfoss engineers technologies that enable the world to do more with less. We meet the growing need for energy efficiency, infrastructure, food supply, and climate-friendly solutions. As a privately held company, Danfoss has grown from a solo enterprise into a world leader with over 42,000 employees worldwide, 100 factories close to our customers and sales in more than 100 countries.

We are the leading manufacturer of oil free compressors and the pioneer of the Danfoss Turbocor® compressor - the world’s first oil-free magnetic bearing compressor for the HVAC industry. Danfoss Turbocor® compressors use advanced technology to deliver high efficiency and low sound levels in a compact footprint. Industry leading performance is achieved by using oil free, magnetic bearings that provide world class efficiency and zero performance degradation over the life of the compressor.

We are looking for a **Global Sourcing Manager** in our Commercial Compressors business unit. Position based in Trévoux, France.

The Global Sourcing Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and leading the sourcing strategies and procurement of Direct Materials Services at Danfoss. This includes leading activities with other sourcing colleagues across the globe, analysts, and project teams to secure contractual agreements to meet business needs, lead supplier simplification, execution on activities to optimize productivity, quality & fulfillment through strategic supplier relationships. This position will require a close partnership with Operations, Engineering and Corporate functions to deliver upon the following.

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**Responsibilities**:

- Proven ability to lead and manage a cross functional team.
- Direct Sourcing of engineered casting parts, plastic parts, and machined parts
- Develop cost contingency models
- Lead the development & execution of direct materials and services strategic sourcing initiatives to ensure optimal quality, cost productivity, fulfillment by leveraging Danfoss consolidated spend, standardization and latest industry practices
- Lead negotiations and manage all aspects of the agreements and supplier relationships
- Develop and gain alignment in both short and long-term strategy discussions concerning applicable Direct materials and services, based on general market conditions
- Develop and implement processes and policies needed to source Direct Materials and Services
- Champion supplier development and be responsible for supplier performance of QCD (Quality, Cost and Delivery)
- ETC.

**Background & Skills**:

- Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, or Finance,
- Minimum of 5 years solid strategic sourcing, supply chain or commercial experience including 2 years managing one/several commodities independently.
- C.P.M. or C.P.I.M. and/or PMP certification is a plus
- Technology Savvy with a strong working knowledge of MS Office Applications, specifically Excel, power BI
- Demonstrated ability to create and execute upon Project Plans needed in the Strategic Sourcing process, across several business units and locations
- Demonstrated strong fact-based negotiation skills
- Strong contract development, negotiation, and management skills
- Excellent business/financial acumen, proficient in leading and setting direction for teams, including demonstrated ability to motivate, influence and drive change at all levels of the organization
- Excellent growth leadership skills demonstrating clear global perspective and understand factors impacting businesses and our suppliers
- Travel 15%

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

- Bonus system
- Paid vacation
- Flexible working hours
- Possibility to work remotely
- Pension plan
- Personal insurance
- Communication package
- Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups
- State of the art virtual work environment
- Employee Referral Program

**Danfoss - Engineering Tomorrow**:
At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways - driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.

Following our founder’s mindset “action speaks louder than words”, we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.

Danfoss is an EO employer and VE