Grundfors Global Category Leader for Motors

Global Category Leader for Motors



Would you like to join a multi-cultural team of skilled, ambitious colleagues from all over the world who value not only professionalism but also a great collegial atmosphere? Do you want to establish close relationships within the global Grundfos organization and gain a broad network where you have touchpoints that go beyond Purchasing and your own categories? Then join the Group Purchasing team as a Global Category Leader.

What is the job about? 

As our new Global Category Leader, you are responsible to deliver consistently high customer satisfaction on behalf of Group Purchasing and the business performance units. You conduct Value Based Sourcing within the Category and optimize continuously the Operational Excellence, Innovation and Sustainability delivered from your Suppliers. You ensure the optimization of your area of responsibility from a total cost of ownership perspective.



The key activities in that role are described in the following.



Strategic sourcing related activities:

• Responsible to develop category strategy.
• Execution of category strategy by using the existing Purchasing Tools.
• Drive and execute supplier negotiations.
• Responsible for the tendering process (eRFI & RFQs and e-auctions).
• Gain and establish in-depth market knowledge.  
• Select supplier and negotiate overall purchase conditions (projects, re-source etc).
• Oversee and optimize supplier portfolio.
• Responsible for the contract coverage.
• Responsible for cost out activities.
• Supplier approval.

Supplier Relationship Management related activities:

• Responsible for the performances of suppliers (e.g. on-time deliveries, quality).
• Regular follow-up with suppliers on performance against target and agreed development activities. 
• Drive, arrange and participate in system audits, CSR audits etc.
• Support supply chain improvements and initiatives in cooperation with local units.
• Oversee suppliers' capacities and drives improvement initiatives.
• Supports Product Development.
• Secure deliverables on required VPC activities including approval of supply chain.
• Ensure classification of suppliers.
• Create SRM strategies for key suppliers and relevant collaborative suppliers.
• Drive and design supply chain solutions to support 48h deliveries.
• Establish and drive a team of cross-functional key stakeholders. 
• Support Purchasing for Project sales with the right supplier portfolio.

    

Operational Procurement Management related activities

• Accountable for Vendor master data.
• Accountable for Purchasing conditions.

Your main collaboration partners are Purchasing Management Region / Performance Units, Operations / Plants, Supply Chain, Quality, Group Purchasing, Product and Offerings Development, Engineering, Finance, Operations Strategy, Legal and Product and Program Managers.



What do you need to apply? 

• Relevant commercial or technical education,
• You have 5-8 years of relevant experience within sourcing in a global organization,
• Commodity management experience with raw materials like sheet metal or copper is a great plus,
• Experience in industry, large manufacturing environments,
• Experienced in communicating at senior executive level as well as other levels internally as well as externally (typical counterpart in relationships and strategic negotiations will be managing directors or senior executives),
• Ability to lead complex processes or projects,Ability to face pressure and work in a rapidly changing environment,
• Analytical and strategic thinking,
• Strong stakeholder management skills,
• Result- and action oriented,
• Self-confident; cooperative,
• Fluent in English in oral and written, 
• Chinese language knowledge or experience working with China is a great plus,
• Expected travel is approximately 30-40 days per year,

• Preferred location is Denmark, Serbia or Hungary, but position is a global role so we are looking for candidates from other countries as well.

Why Grundfos?

Grundfos is the world’s leading manufacturer of energy efficiency and intelligent water solutions with an annual production of 17 million units, offices in more than 55 countries and over 19,000 employees worldwide. Our skills commit us to pioneer solutions to the world’s water and climate challenges and improve the quality of life for people. We dare to do things that others cannot or dare not do, as we believe innovation is not only a business opportunity, but an obligation. And what really matters to us is not short term profit, but the impact we make. By becoming part of our united powerful team, you too can drive this change no matter your role.



Furthermore, we offer you:

• Trusting, collaborative and friendly culture 
• Endless learning possibilities 
• International environment that value work-life balance 
• Pleasant, comfortable and modern working place 

Additional information:

If the job sounds interesting, please forward your resume and cover letter as soon as possible by clicking on “Apply”. 

 

We look forward to hearing from you!