Buyer

Our Team in Plymouth, MN is seeking a Buyer to join the Danfoss Team! This role will be responsible for managing the procurement of Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) product, to support the production and operations of Danfoss Power Solutions - Connect & Control Solutions Business Unit. Partner with Strategic Purchasing; Functions as a global liaison with other Danfoss procurement teams; Supports Business Unit departments with EMS information/data related to the Global Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) Supply Chain.This position is based on Plymouth/MN, reporting to local Supply Chain/Production Manager. It is important to have a very strong understanding of EMS, contract manufacturing and the electronics industry.

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following.

• Maintain Purchase Order delivery dates and master data in SAP as required to support the supply chain process
• Maintain strong working relationships and communications with internal customers & external suppliers to ensure on-time deliveries align with Danfoss production and shipping schedules
• Conduct regular meetings with suppliers to understand build plans and delivery schedules.
• Monitor electronics market trends and proactively anticipate supply risks, initiating and communicating necessary actions to optimize delivery performance and maintain production schedules
• Implement and maintain inventory and material management strategies for all PCBAs. Example: Minimizing inventory levels through global SLA agreements, safety stocks, coverage profiles etc.
• Business Travel (including international): Less than 5%

Required (basic) qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, operations, or supply chain management
• Minimum 5 years of experience purchasing in an electronics environment
• Experience using lean methodology processes in a manufacturing environment
• Excellent English language verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office tools: Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint

Preferred qualifications

• Experience working in a global supply chain environment
• MRP/ERP experience with strong SAP experience
• Bilingual in Spanish
• Supply chain accreditation CPSM, CPIM, CPM or other
• Experience with automation of repetitive tasks using Power BI

Job Criteria

• Ability to self-direct and work autonomously
• Ability to effectively manage projects, involve right people and finalize tasks
• Understands the elements of negotiation skills and can analyze contracts and agreements
• Meticulous organizational skills

We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment:

• Bonus system
• Paid vacation
• Health & Welfare Benefits
• Retirement Planning
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups
• State of the art virtual work environment
• Employee Referral Program

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.

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.

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.