Project Manager (m/w/d) Procurement

Project Manager (m/w/d) Procurement
Requisition ID: 45489
Job Location(s):
Frickenhausen, DE
Employment Type: Full Time
Segment: Danfoss Climate Solutions Segment
Job Function: Procurement & Purchasing
Work Location Type: On-site
**The Impact You'll Make**
Danfoss Climate Solutions is seeking a passionate Project Manager (m/f/d) Procurement in Frickenhausen, Germany. In our plant in Frickenhausen near Stuttgart, we manufacture industrial compressors. Bock is one of the world's technology and innovation leaders in the development of environmentally friendly, economical solutions in the field of refrigeration and air conditioning technology, including heat pumps and heat recovery u2013 with one of the world's largest portfolios of compressors for natural refrigerants.
In this pivotal role, you will be focusing primarily on project work and cost reduction activities for existing products made from a wide range of materials at BOCK. Your analytical approach will help to make purchasing more cost-efficient.
**What Youu2019ll Be Doing**
As a Project Manager, you'll play a crucial role in driving our success by:
Identifying potential savings from purchasing, design-to-cost and cost-down measures
Collaborating in the core cost-down team and moderating workshops for brainstorming, identifying savings potential, benchmarking, and implementing cross-functional projects.
Developing and establishing new manufacturing technologies with existing and new suppliers
Leading supplier selection, benchmarking, and negotiations within the scope of projects to secure the best partnerships and value.
Managing procurement projects focused on cost reduction, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives, cross-functional work and delivering measurable results.
Ensuring transparent presentation of costs, implementation status, and schedule progress for all cost down activities youu2019re responsible for
Integrating ESG criteria into all project decisions, championing sustainability and contributing to our commitment to environmental and social responsibility.
**What We're Looking For**
We are looking for someone with:
A degree in engineering or business administration or equivalent
Several years of professional experience in a procurement or category management role combined with project management experience
Experience of working in a matrix organization
Business fluent in English, Proficiency in spoken and written German is preferred
A confident manner, communication and negotiation skills
Willingness to travel internationally (approx. 20-30%)
**What You'll Get from Us**
1. We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
2. Youu2019ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
3. We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
4. Youu2019ll receive benefits like 13th salary, annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but theyu2019re worth asking aboutu2014we think theyu2019re pretty great.
**Ready to Make a Difference?**
If this role excites you, weu2019d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.
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.
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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 39.000 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 39.360 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.