About this role
<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>The Impact You'll Make</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Now is a great time to join our Danfoss Power Solutions Team in Ames!</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">We are seeking an experienced Sourcing Project Manager to work </span>Working closely with global category managers and project managers to initiate, design and execute projects while meeting quality and cost goals. The ideal candidate will have a g</span>lobal mindset and excellent communication skills to efficiently communicate across all levels in the organization. This role will communicate cross-functionally with suppliers, vendors, the supply chain, business unit, and operations. This is an onsite role that will report to the Director of Procurement.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>What You’ll Be Doing</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Act as a procurement representative in meetings, key projects, performance improvement and change management</li> <li>Lead and manage projects to generate cost savings</li> <li>Coordinate and participate in new product development projects assuring early involvement of our suppliers</li> <li>Build relationships with internal key stake holders to establish best sourcing solutions at both the regional and global level.</li> <li>Prepare and run ideation workshop with suppliers and internally to build a pipeline of cost savings</li> <li>Participating in re-design projects and ensure implementation according to IATF 16949 requirements (Change Control, PPAP, etc.)</li> <li>Identifying, visualizing, and mitigating potential risks</li> <li>Working closely with global category managers and project managers to initiate, design and execute projects while meeting quality and cost goals.</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>What We're Looking For</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Bachelor’s degree in engineering, finance, supply chain, or other relevant area.</li> <li>Minimum of 5 years in procurement / sourcing experience</li> <li>Experience demonstrating a solid track record of meeting aggressive objectives.</li> <li>Ability to work effectively in a high quality, deadline driven environment.</li> <li>Broad knowledge of the procurement function as well as a high degree of knowledge of cost drivers, market dynamics, and supplier relationships in driving cost reductions.</li> <li>Experience with Strategic Sourcing of Castings & Machining, aluminum and Turned parts categories</li> <li>Experience in Negotiation, Supplier Evaluation, Commercial Contract Understanding, Risk Mitigation, Commodity Market</li> <li>Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a team.</li> <li>Global mindset and excellent communication skills to efficiently communicate across all levels in the organization.</li> <li>Good time management and project management skills to organize and plan effectively in developing effective systems and processes.</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>What You'll Get from Us</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> <ol> <li><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:12.0pt">We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:12.0pt">You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:12.0pt">We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are. </span></li> <li><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:12.0pt">You’ll receive benefits like 13th salary, annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.</span></li> </ol></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Ready to Make a Difference?</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:12.0pt">If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> <hr> <p><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:12.0pt">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.</span></p></div></div></div>