Procurement Director

Danfoss A/S
  • Loves Park, IL
    9 days ago

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    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

    • 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.

    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.

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