Procurement Director Job Details | Danfoss
We use cookies to offer you the best possible website experience. Your cookie preferences will be stored in your browser's local storage. This includes cookies necessary for the website's operation. Additionally, you can freely decide and change any time whether you accept cookies or choose to opt out of cookies to improve the website's performance, as well as cookies used to display content tailored to your interests. Your experience of the site and the services we are able to offer may be impacted if you do not accept all cookies.
Modify Cookie Preferences
Reject All Cookies Accept All Cookies
Skip to main content
Search Jobs
Professionals
Finance, HR & Administration
Research & Development, Engineering, IT
Sales, Communications & Marketing
Supply Chain, Procurement & Quality
Production & Operations
Early Talent
Internships, Student Jobs & Thesis Collaboration
Postgraduate Program
Talent Communities
Life at Danfoss
Language
View profile
Employee Login
Search Jobs
Professionals
Finance, HR & Administration
Research & Development, Engineering, IT
Sales, Communications & Marketing
Supply Chain, Procurement & Quality
Production & Operations
Early Talent
Internships, Student Jobs & Thesis Collaboration
Postgraduate Program
Talent Communities
Life at Danfoss
Language
View profile
Employee Login
Language
View profile
Employee Login
Job Search
Professionals
Finance, HR & Administration
Research & Development, Engineering, IT
Sales, Communications & Marketing
Supply Chain, Procurement & Quality
Production & Operations
Early Talent
Internships, Student Jobs & Master Thesis Collaboration
Postgraduate Program
Talent Communities
Life at Danfoss
Search Jobs
Job Description
Req ID: 51110
Job Location: Loves Park, IL, US
Employment Type: Full Time
Segment: Danfoss Power Electronics and Drives Segment
Job Category: Supply Chain and Operations
Work Location Type: On-site
Job Title: Procurement Director
The Impact You'll Make
At Danfoss, you'll play a critical role in shaping the future of procurement across North America. As Procurement Director, you will lead a high-impact organization responsible for sourcing, supplier quality, category management, new product development procurement, and procurement operations. Your leadership will help ensure supply continuity, drive business growth, and strengthen our competitive position in a rapidly evolving global market.
This is a unique opportunity to influence strategy, build high-performing teams, and advance procurement excellence across multiple manufacturing sites. You will work closely with leaders across Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, and Commercial functions to create long-term value through innovation, resilience, and operational efficiency.
If you're passionate about developing people, improving processes, and building strong supplier partnerships, we invite you to help shape the next chapter of procurement at Danfoss.
What You'll Be Doing
Lead and execute the North America procurement strategy, aligning sourcing, supplier management, and procurement operations with business objectives and growth priorities.
Drive procurement excellence through category management, cost productivity initiatives, supplier development, and strategic sourcing programs that improve quality, delivery, cost, and innovation.
Partner with Engineering and Operations to support new product development, ensuring supplier readiness, supply continuity, and successful product launches.
Advance digital procurement capabilities, including automation, analytics, process standardization, and performance dashboards that enable data-driven decisions.
Strengthen supply chain resilience by managing supplier risk, supporting ESG and compliance initiatives, and developing sourcing strategies that mitigate geopolitical and market disruptions.
What We're Looking For
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, Finance, or a related field, along with highly experienced leadership in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management within a manufacturing environment.
Extensive experience in strategic sourcing, category management, procurement operations, supplier relationship management, and global supply networks.
Proven success leading organizational transformation, developing procurement capabilities, and delivering measurable business results through change leadership.
Strong business and financial acumen with experience balancing cost, quality, delivery, risk, and working capital objectives.
Preferred qualifications include an advanced degree, professional certifications such as CPSM, C.P.M., CSCP, APICS, or ISM, and experience with industrial manufacturing, supplier quality, ESG requirements, trade compliance, or digital procurement transformation.
What You'll Get from Us
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $145,000-$185,000 + bonus + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. You'll receive benefits like 401(K) access, annual bonus, paid vacation, insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they're worth asking about, we think they're pretty great.
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.
Join Danfoss Drives and become part of a team making a significant impact in energy efficiency and electrification.
As a global leader in power conversion solutions, we are committed to sustainability, exceptional quality, and fostering an inclusive work environment. Our technology powers industries worldwide and supports global decarbonization efforts. Engineer a better future with Danfoss, where meaningful change begins with you!
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.
Want to know more? Please visit our FAQ Page.
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.
Information at a Glance
Apply now
×
Cookie Consent Manager
When you visit any website, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. Because we respect your right to privacy, you can choose not to allow some types of cookies. However, blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience of the site and the services we are able to offer.
Required Cookies
These cookies are required to use this website and can't be turned off.
Required Cookies
Show More Details
Required Cookies Provider Description Enabled SAP as service provider
We use the following session cookies, which are all required to enable the website to function:
Cookies from provider SAPasserviceprovider are required and cannot be turned off
Functional Cookies
These cookies provide a better customer experience on this site, such as by remembering your login details, optimising video performance or providing us with information about how our site is used. You may freely choose to accept or decline these cookies at any time. Note that certain functionalities that these third-parties make available may be impacted if you do not accept these cookies.
Consent to all Functional Cookies
Show More Details
Functional Cookies Provider Description Enabled YouTube
YouTube is a video-sharing service where users can create their own profile, upload videos, watch, like and comment on videos. Opting out of YouTube cookies will disable your ability to watch or interact with YouTube videos.
Cookie Policy
Privacy Policy
Terms and Conditions
Consent to cookies from provider YouTube
Advertising Cookies
These cookies serve ads that are relevant to your interests. You may freely choose to accept or decline these cookies at any time. Note that certain functionality that these third parties make available may be impacted if you do not accept these cookies.
Consent to all Advertising Cookies
Show More Details
Advertising Cookies Provider Description Enabled Google Analytics
Google Analytics is a web analytics service offered by Google that tracks and reports website traffic.
Cookie Information
Privacy Policy
Terms and Conditions
Consent to cookies from provider GoogleAnalytics
Google Tag Manager
Google Tag Manager is a tag management system for conversion tracking, site analytics, remarketing and more.
Privacy Policy
Terms and Conditions
Consent to cookies from provider GoogleTagManager
LinkedIn is an employment-oriented social networking service. We use the Apply with LinkedIn feature to allow you to apply for jobs using your LinkedIn profile. Opting out of LinkedIn cookies will disable your ability to use Apply with LinkedIn.
Cookie Policy
Cookie Table
Privacy Policy
Terms and Conditions
Consent to cookies from provider LinkedIn
AddThis
Google Analytics is a web analytics service offered by Google that tracks and reports website traffic.
Cookie Information
Privacy Policy
Terms and Conditions
Consent to cookies from provider AddThis
Confirm My Choices
Reject All Cookies Accept All Cookies
| Location | Loves Park, IL |
Browse dozens of recruiter approved resume templates, layouts and formats. Choose your favorite and make it your own in minutes.
Free resume templatesImprove your existing resume or start from scratch and create a standout, ATS-friendly resume. Add job-specific content, download and apply.
Free resume builder