Tactical Buyer

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 :

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 aboutwe 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.