Category Manager (City-State-Country, City-State-Country, City-State-Country)

Danfoss

Location: United States
Job type: Full-time

Required skills

SAP
Ariba
Coupa

About the role

The Impact You'll Make

This role requires a blend of engineering knowledge, negotiation skills, and market analysis to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality materials while reducing total costs. He/She will optimize our supply chain, identify reliable suppliers, and drive cost-effective category strategies with strong technical background in semiconductor components, manufacturing processes, and supplier relationship management.

What You’ll Be Doing

- Develop and execute category strategies for substrate, EMS, semiconductor chips and chemical material to achieve cost savings, quality improvements, and supply chain efficiency.
- Conduct market analysis, supplier assessments, and benchmarking to identify opportunities and risks.
- Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives, including RFx, negotiations, contract management, and supplier onboarding.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to understand business needs and ensure procurement alignment.
- Manage supplier performance through regular reviews, KPIs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Drive compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor market trends and industry developments to proactively adapt category strategies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support new product development, projects, and operational requirements.
- Prepare and present reports on category performance, savings achievements, and strategic recommendations to senior management.

What We're Looking For

- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field.
- Experience in procurement, category management or strategic sourcing.
- Strong understanding of supply chain dynamics and global market trends for power modules, with strong analytical, negotiation, and project management skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Proficiency in procurement tools and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Ariba, Coupa).

What You'll Get from Us

We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
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.
We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
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.

Ready to Make a Difference?

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.

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.

About Danfoss

Engineers energy-efficient solutions for refrigeration, heating, and hydraulics.

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