Job Description
Danfoss Bock is looking for a Procurement Operational Buyer, who will be responsible for managing the suppliers under Contract Manufacturing operations.
In this role you will become part of a global organization within the Danfoss Climate Solutions, and it will be based out of Bommasandra, Bengaluru Plant, India.
The Operational Buyer focuses on executing sourcing strategies provided by Category Management, ensuring efficient supplier management. They proactively handle forecasts and purchase orders, aligning with the SIOP process to improve cost, quality, and delivery. Additionally, they manage inventory levels to meet targets and optimize storage capacity.
If you are passioned about setting new directions and creating strategies in procurement area this position is exactly what you are looking for!
Job Responsibilities
- Execute on Category Management sourcing strategy
- Ensuring the material availability including the responsibility for 1st level in escalation process
- Start and execute lead-time reduction and MOQ changes that improve cost, quality and delivery from suppliers
- Proactive forecasting for Suppliers based on alignment with Category management
- Proactive order handling PO/NPO
- Inventory management incl. initiation of measures to achieve our target value of goods (incl. storage capacity)
- Communicate with suppliers, internal customers, management and stakeholders about progress, risks and roadblocks in running projects
Background & Skills
- Bachelor degree (preferably in Engineering) with 5 to 7 years of experience in Procurement, preferably from strategic perspective
- Experience in negotiation and excellent communication skills
- Excellent analytical and project management skills
- Positive and open-minded attitude with solid communication skills in English
- Dedicated, goal-oriented and thrive on working in cross-functional and cross-cultural teams
- Hands on experience in SAP Hana, SAP BI and reporting tools.
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.
