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Project Manager, Sourcing
Operations
Ames, IA, USA
Posted on Nov 5, 2026
The Impact You'll Make
Now is a great time to join our Danfoss Power Solutions Team in Ames!
We are seeking an experienced Sourcing Project Manager to work Working closely with global category managers and project managers to initiate, design and execute projects while meeting quality and cost goals. The ideal candidate will have a global mindset and excellent communication skills to efficiently communicate across all levels in the organization. This role will communicate cross-functionally with suppliers, vendors, the supply chain, business unit, and operations. This is an onsite role that will report to the Director of Procurement.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Act as a procurement representative in meetings, key projects, performance improvement and change management
- Lead and manage projects to generate cost savings
- Coordinate and participate in new product development projects assuring early involvement of our suppliers
- Build relationships with internal key stake holders to establish best sourcing solutions at both the regional and global level.
- Prepare and run ideation workshop with suppliers and internally to build a pipeline of cost savings
- Participating in re-design projects and ensure implementation according to IATF 16949 requirements (Change Control, PPAP, etc.)
- Identifying, visualizing, and mitigating potential risks
- Working closely with global category managers and project managers to initiate, design and execute projects while meeting quality and cost goals.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, finance, supply chain, or other relevant area.
- Minimum of 5 years in procurement / sourcing experience
- Experience demonstrating a solid track record of meeting aggressive objectives.
- Ability to work effectively in a high quality, deadline driven environment.
- Broad knowledge of the procurement function as well as a high degree of knowledge of cost drivers, market dynamics, and supplier relationships in driving cost reductions.
- Experience with Strategic Sourcing of Castings & Machining, aluminum and Turned parts categories
- Experience in Negotiation, Supplier Evaluation, Commercial Contract Understanding, Risk Mitigation, Commodity Market
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a team.
- Global mindset and excellent communication skills to efficiently communicate across all levels in the organization.
- Good time management and project management skills to organize and plan effectively in developing effective systems and processes.
What You'll Get from Us
- 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.
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.
Our Commitment to Transparency
Salary ranges listed reflect only primary location and currency. For local salary ranges and specific benefits in your preferred hiring location, please ask your Talent Acquisition representative for more information.
The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Any benefits listed do 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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