Category Buyer

Requisition ID: 40353- Job Location(s): Oragadam, INDanfoss is looking for a Category Buyer, who will be responsible for the tactical procurement activities to ensure that the business is running and being one point of contact towards suppliers. The category buyer will support on supply issues (delivery/quality) and continues improvement activities with suppliers to secure the lowest Total Cost of Ownership

In this role you will become part of a global organization within the Danfoss Refrigeration and A/C Controls (RAC) Division. You will report to the Regional Head of Procurement and be based out of Chennai, India.

**Responsibilities**:

- To support various Procurement activities of different region within RAC division.
- Idea Tracking Tool (Cost Down ideas) monitoring and updating on regular frequencies for Global Plants
- Ensuring smooth flow of payment to supplier by removing error on blocked invoices
- Ensuring quarterly review of Surcharge in place and ensuring linked with ITT.
- Ensure release of Proto PO and Tool PO to supplier by following with BDS team.
- Review of payment terms on regular basis against the supplier invoice
- Support Project Manager on ECR Process
- Support Category Manager for sending RFQ and follow up with suppliers for getting quote and consolidate the Business Case
- Support Category Manager for preparation of Operational Management Meeting with Supplier for Supplier Performance Improvement

**Background & Skills**:

- Bachelor’s degree in engineering/relevant degree
- 4 to 6 years of experience specific to Procurement background
- 2 to 4 years of experience in handling Mechanical commodity
- Effective & Efficient Global & Local Stakeholder Management
- Fluency in Excel, Power point & Soft Skills
- Positive and open-minded attitude with solid communication skills in English
- Dedicated, goal-oriented and thrive on working in cross-functional and cross-cultural teams.
- Experience in SAP Hana, SAP BI and reporting tools.

**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 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.

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.