What are the responsibilities and job description for the Category Manager position at Danfoss?
The Impact You'll Make
As Category Manager for the electromechanical & mechanical category, you will play a key role in shaping the global supplier strategy within Danfoss Power Electronics and Drives. You will set strategic directions, build strong and resilient supplier partnerships, and ensure a cost‑competitive, high‑performing, and sustainable supply base.
Your work will directly support Danfoss’ growth ambitions and our commitment to ESG and emission abatement. Through high‑profile negotiations, supplier development, and robust supply chain design, your impact will be felt across the business globally.
If you are motivated by creating strategies, influencing stakeholders, and driving measurable results, this is an opportunity where your contributions truly matter.
What You’ll Be Doing
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.
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.
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 39.360 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.
As Category Manager for the electromechanical & mechanical category, you will play a key role in shaping the global supplier strategy within Danfoss Power Electronics and Drives. You will set strategic directions, build strong and resilient supplier partnerships, and ensure a cost‑competitive, high‑performing, and sustainable supply base.
Your work will directly support Danfoss’ growth ambitions and our commitment to ESG and emission abatement. Through high‑profile negotiations, supplier development, and robust supply chain design, your impact will be felt across the business globally.
If you are motivated by creating strategies, influencing stakeholders, and driving measurable results, this is an opportunity where your contributions truly matter.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Develop, align, and implement global category strategies across Danfoss Power Electronics and Drives
- Lead supplier strategy, governance, and performance management across all sites, including ESG and emission abatement
- Plan and execute high‑profile negotiations with high‑spend and strategically critical suppliers
- Build robust, resilient, and cost‑competitive supply chains in close collaboration with key stakeholders
- Drive sustainable cost reductions and innovation through cross‑functional teams and a structured savings pipeline
- Monitor market, commodity, and technology trends to proactively adapt category strategies and identify future opportunities
- 5 years of experience in category management, ideally within electromechanical, mechanical, or related areas
- A bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, business, or a relevant commercial discipline
- Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build long‑term supplier partnerships
- Strategic, proactive mindset with a continuous focus on category development and value creation
- Experience working independently while thriving in cross‑functional, global environments
- A self‑driven, positive attitude with high ownership, commitment, and focus on delivering results
- 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.
- You’ll receive benefits like 13th salary, annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.
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.
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.
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 39.360 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.