A natural fit - Bock GmbH has been part of Danfoss Climate Solutions since March 2023. At the Frickenhausen site near Stuttgart, we are currently looking for a Category Manager (m/f/d) to complete our procurement team. In this role, you are fully responsible for the supplier management of Bock’s products in the European market. Job Responsibilities Proactively manage supplier relationships for each category, including conducting regular business review meetings to ensure alignment and performance. Develop and implement strategies for each category , aligning them with company goals to drive growth and efficiency. Analyze the market for each category to identify trends and opportunities for competitive advantage. Manage supplier accounts by maintaining strong relationships, aligning on shared goals, and ensuring performance and contracts stay on track for each category. Create and maintain a commercial savings pipeline for each category, identifying opportunities for cost reduction and value improvement. You hold a degree in business, supply chain or a related field and bring previous experience in category management, procurement or supply chain management. Additionally, we are looking for: Extensive experience in supplier relation management. Strong analytical and negotiation skills. Effective communication and stakeholder management. Knowledge of SAP is a plus. Solution-oriented mindset combined with a structured and organized way of working. Excellent communication skills in English. Every other language is a plus. At Danfoss, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a broader perspective in decision-making. When you consider this job posting, do you feel like your profile is not a perfect match? Numerous studies have found that women and people of color are more likely to apply only when they meet all requirements listed in the job posting. Even if you do not check all the boxes, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are curious to find out how you can bring new insights to the role or to Danfoss as an organization. For further information please contact Catharina Cuerten, Talent Acquisition Specialist, at 49 69 8902107. Employee Benefits We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment: Bonus system. Possibility to work remotely. Pension plan. Communication package. Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups. State of the art virtual work environment. This list does 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. 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. Danfoss is an EO employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category. 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 42,000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories. J-18808-Ljbffr
