Senior Manager, Procurement Europe, PHEX

Req ID:
51824

Job Location:
Grodzisk Mazowiecki, PL, Hamburg, DE, Kamnik, SI, Kolding (Marsvej), DK

Employment Type:
Full Time

Segment:
Danfoss Climate Solutions Segment

Job Category:
Procurement & Purchasing

Work Location Type:
On-site

Job Experience Level:
Mid-Senior level

Job Title:

Senior Manager, Procurement Europe, PHEX

The Impact You'll Make
As Senior Manager, Procurement Europe , you will lead the procurement strategy for our Plate Heat Exchangers (PHEX) Business Unit across Europe. Leading a team of 6 procurement professionals , you will play a key role in ensuring competitive costs, high-quality materials, reliable supply, and a resilient supplier network that supports both regional operations and global growth.

You will help shape the future of our supply chain by building and developing an export-ready supplier base, driving sourcing excellence, and delivering measurable value across procurement, operations, and product development. Your work will directly contribute to business performance, customer satisfaction, and long-term competitiveness.

Working closely with Operations, R&D, Supplier Quality, and Product Management teams, you will influence strategic decisions and help bring innovative products to market through strong supplier partnerships and effective cross-functional collaboration.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead a team of procurement professionals , developing capabilities, driving engagement, and creating a high-performing procurement organization.
• Develop and execute European sourcing strategies , ensuring alignment with global procurement objectives while supporting local and export requirements.
• Contribute to global sourcing strategies and, where required, lead selected global categories in alignment with business needs.
• Build and strengthen a supplier network , managing supplier qualification, performance, risk mitigation, and long-term development initiatives.
• Drive commercial negotiations and cost improvement programs , delivering sustainable savings through strategic sourcing, value engineering, and supplier collaboration.
• Support relevant industrial processes including: APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) and PPAP (Production Part Approval Process)
• Partner with Operations, R&D, Supplier Quality, and Product Management teams to support business priorities, improve supply chain performance, and accelerate innovation.

What We're Looking For

• At least 5 years of people leadership experience , with a proven track record of developing teams and managing performance.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field.
• 6-10 years of procurement experience within industrial manufacturing, engineered products, mechanical components, or a comparable technical environment.
• Strong expertise in supplier management, strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Experience working in a cross-functional and international environment, with the ability to influence stakeholders at multiple levels.
• Fluent English with excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

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 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.

Our Commitment to Transparency
Salary ranges listed reflect only primary location and currency. For local salary ranges and specific benefits in your preferred hiring location, please ask your Talent Acquisition representative for more information.

The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Any benefits listed do not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

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Employee Group:
Salary Paid

Country:
Denmark, Germany, Poland, Slovenia

Region:
NER

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