Category Manager Requisition ID: 42206 Job Location(s): Wuqing, CN **Job Description** Global Procurement in Danfoss Sensing Solutions is looking for an experienced and self-driven Category Manager with a strategic mindset to join our team in Wuqing. You will be part of a global team with locations also in Europe and Mexico. If you are passionate about setting new directions, creating strategies, and developing relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers, this opportunity is for you. As our new Category Manager you will be entrusted with the responsibility for managing a selected number of suppliers. You will mainly be handling electrical and electro-mechanical categories. **Job Responsibilities** Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following + Accelerate cost-down impact from suppliers driving and executing a sustainable savings pipeline across all levers while utilizing cross-functional teams. + Develop and implement supplier strategies for all suppliers responsible. + Develop global category strategies. + Execute value-based negotiations with suppliers annually independently or in cooperation with CPC. + Manage escalated supplier topics including, performance, capacity and risk management. + Ensure compliance for contract and certifications for suppliers under your responsibility. + Support and run SEN change projects + Support the Danfoss decarbonization ambition – 25% reduction of upstream carbon footprint. + Experience working in a matrixed organization and manage stakeholders’ expectations. **Background & Skills** The ideal candidate possesses these skills. + 5+ years experience of category management in direct category management, preferably within electrical / electromechanics categories. + Must have solid category management experience from an international company. + An engineering background at bachelor’s degree + Ability to evaluate open book model and a good sense of cost competitiveness. + English advanced + 3-5 years experience of Sourcing Projects (execution and implementation) using Milestones methodology for approval including but not limited to: RFQ process (considering TCO), Suppliers Benchmark, PPAP process coordination, Pilot Run, customer requirements, phase in/out and Ramp up follow up. **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 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. **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. 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 such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities. Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 42.000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories. Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification. Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities. Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 42.000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.