Job Description

The Impact You'll Make

Danfoss is hiring a MRO Category Manager at our Ames, IA facility. In this you will be responsible for leading sourcing and negotiation activities of all MRO Integrator suppliers into a reduced number of preferred suppliers; also implements optimization ideas, improves commercial conditions, and contributes to competitiveness.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop and maintain category strategy (direction, goals, supplier strategy, execution plans) 
• Negotiate contracts
• Manage supplier relationship
• Execute initiatives to ensure continuous improvements
• Manage key stakeholders
• Communicate strategies and prioritize daily
• Contact with wide range of external suppliers

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Electrical, Mechanical & Process Engineering, or International Relations
• 8 years experience with negotiation, project management, and stakeholder management
• 2 years experience with procurement of MRO Integrators, Catalogs and Cutting Tools

Work conditions:

Full-time, 40 hours per week

Danfoss is an EO employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

Location:
Danfoss, 2800 E. 13th Street, Ames, IA 50010

The salary for this position is $120,000 to $125,000 and this is non-negotiable.

Direct Inquiries to Kiesha Elix, HR. Danfoss Power Solutions (US) Company, 2800 E. 13th Street, Ames, IA 50010. MUST APPLY ONLINE AT

What You'll Get from Us

1. We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
2. 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.
3. We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
4. 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.

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.

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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