Category Manager

4 weeks ago


Shanghai, China Danfoss Full time

Job Responsibilities

Building a negotiation pipeline (target, concept & execution using negotiation toolbox)
Manage quota allocation in case of dual sourcing
Initiating resourcing projects and monitor their execution as part of strategy implementation
Initiate & negotiate Surcharge Agreements (including tier-2 pricing / LOA management) and ensure organizational roll out
Forecast negotiation and surcharge impact based on volume input from the business and market development
Develop, align and implement supplier strategies and compile those into (sub) category strategies (typically covering spend < 70 M€). Considerations include supplier performance, contracting & risk as well as business needs (capacity, footprint & portfolio)
Negotiate FWA, pricing and surcharge agreements
Monitor financial risk & risk event tracker based on external market intelligence and compile to holistic risk assessment matrix (strategic, operational, financial and contractual risk)
Monitor & improve supplier compliance (FWA, CoC, ISO/IATF)
New supplier identification and technology trend monitoring

Background & Skills

Bachelor degree or above, with at least 3-5 years category management working experience
Procurement Process knowledge
ISO/IATF requirements for Category Mgt. listed QEHS Management System
Strategic Thinking and negotiation Skills
Stakeholder Management (influencing others)
Communication and Presentation skills
Idea Generation & Problem Solving
English can be used as working language

Employee Benefits

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

Bonus system Paid vacation Flexible working hours Possibility to work remotely Pension plan Personal insurance Communication package Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups State of the art virtual work environment 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.


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