Procurement Specialist Requisition ID: 42478 Job Location(s): Apodaca, MX **Job Description** Manage operational purchasing in assigned areas/countries, ensuring compliance and executing the Category Strategy per the Supplier Portfolio Strategy and Guidebook. **Key Success Criteria:** + Deliver procurement services aligned with SLAs and KPIs, driving continuous improvements. + Act as a procurement advisor, ensuring compliance and supporting internal stakeholders. + Provide insights for improvements (e.g., catalog expansion, invoice issue resolution). + Deliver projects on time while meeting stakeholder expectations. + Identify and leverage cost-saving opportunities. **Key Responsibilities:** + **Procurement Operations:** Oversee procurement processes, ensuring alignment with KPIs. + **Compliance:** Promote compliance while maintaining user-friendliness. + **Catalog Management:** Expand and optimize catalogs, increasing adoption. + **Category Management:** Utilize strategic suppliers, provide feedback, and manage category projects. + **Systems Expertise:** Efficiently handle procurement systems and processes. + **Continuous Improvement:** Train team members and ensure high-quality input. + **Performance Improvement:** Stay updated on procurement trends and contribute to optimization efforts. + **Stakeholder Management:** Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, vendors, and regional teams. **Processes & Tools:** MS Office, BI/P01, SAP Ariba, Intranet, Performance Management Systems, SAP, Procurement Catalogs. **Qualifications:** + **Mandatory:** Procurement understanding, Microsoft Office, Project Management, Negotiations. + **Preferred:** SAP/BW knowledge. **Languages:** + **English:** Level 4. **Experience & Background:** + **Experience:** 3-5 years. + **Education:** Bachelor's degree. + **Preferred Experience:** Procurement, legal, customer service, accounting, logistics. Strong communication and analytical skills are key. **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.