Tactical Buyer

Danfoss Power Solutions is now hiring for our next Tactical Buyer to support initiatives at our Ames, IA facility. The Tactical Buyer position is responsible for the key Supply Chain business processes and activities that are needed to support the availability of procured materials. This includes the creation and management of: forecast, Purchase Order releases, inventory models, Plan For Every Part (PFEP), project and Engineering transitions, conformance to Customs and Trade Regulations, supplier capacity analysis, SAP parameter management, and delivery performance communication for all assigned suppliers and supporting freight providers.

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

• Working with Global Procurement to ensure that capacity files are in place and of some recent S&OP cycle for high impact suppliers
• Collaboration with external suppliers regarding the stated and changed demands resulting from S&OP cycles
• Supply chain and operational business model changes
• As necessary, allocation management for capacity constrained suppliers
• Responsible for establishing and managing implementation dates of required engineering design changes
• Communicate implementation schedules and changes with all impacted organizational parities - external & internal
• Create implementation schedule with supplying source
• Responsible for the PMR elements impacting Supply Chain
• Facilitates and manage the transition from current to future suppliers for internal and external resourcing projects
• Establish Supply Chain material flows for Danfoss manufacturing localization projects
• Defining the CbP Model that is required for assigned suppliers
• Creating and implementing all PFEP activities for assigned suppliers/components
• Ensuring that SAP Parameters are defined to support the TROC Inventory Targets
• Managing the flow of materials to ensure compliance to TROC Inventory Levels
• Defining and implementing communication media for assigned Suppliers

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.

The ideal candidate possesses these skills.

• Bachelor's degree and/or certificate within Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in parts and supplier management preferred in relevant fields (ex. Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering)
• Good communication skills, problem solving, analytical skills and organizational skills
• Proficiency in MS Office (including MS Word & Excel)
• Experience with SAP or related ERP system (ex. Oracle, JD Edwards)

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

• Bonus system
• Paid vacation
• Personal insurance
• Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups
• 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.