Senior Project Manager- Purchasing

Job title:

Senior Project Manager- Purchasing

Company:

Grundfos

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to represent Purchasing in Grundfos’ ambition to bring innovative solutions to the market to address the world’s water and climate challenges. If you want to take part of this initiative in a Scandinavian company focused on employee well-being, this might be an opportunity for you.In this role, you will be responsible for driving Value Based Sourcing in new product development. You’ll work across the value chain, collaborating with teams across countries and cultures. Join our Advance Purchasing team and be a part of a Project Management organization, where we value you and your continued development.What is the job about?The Project Manager is developing and representing Group Purchasing strategies and deliverables in Grundfos development projects in 1 or more Divisions. The Project Manager is part of a cross-functional project management team, often working across geographies and nationalities.Your main responsibilities:

• Lead Purchasing deliverables in the development and launch of new products solutions
• Develop and execute Purchasing Project plans, Resource plans and Risk mitigation plans
• Represent Group Purchasing in cross-functional project management teams having the overall full responsibility for what it takes to develop and launch new product solutions
• Support and drive enhancing Grundfos’ end-to-end supply chain by influencing supplier selection, supply chain resilience and sustainability values in the development projects
• You are typically part of 2-5 development projects in parallel
• Opportunity to take part in improving our ways of working

Team member of Advance Purchasing:

• Contribute to the development and application of continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency in how we bring new products to market
• Contribute to maintain and further enhance a high motivation, satisfaction and well-being of our team

Your background:

• Significant experience in project management methodology, application results – We value the depth of your experience over the high number of years.
• Deep supply chain understanding – End-to-end view from supplier to assembly
• Comprehensive professional experience in design and manufacturing processes
• Technical understanding – Sufficient engineering and operations knowledge to navigate as Project Manager in development of new products solutions
• Experience working across Product development and Operations is considered a beneficial asset
• Experience in sourcing process for Direct materials is considered a beneficial asset
• Excellent communication skills across all levels of the organization as well as with external partners
• Expected travel is approximately 20 days per year
• Székesfehérvár, Hungary: At least 2 days in the office per week.
• Indjija, Serbia: Home office days are based on agreement with your manager.

What’s in it for you?Whether it’s developing project management skills or advancing other parts of your expertise further, we’ll support you with continuous learning and development opportunities, to help discuss and steer your long-term Grundfos career path. You’ll be welcomed from day one into an inclusive, trusting environment guided by six core values.In addition, your day-to-day benefits include:

• If you’ll be working from your home office, we’ll make sure you are well-equipped with a good workstation. However, you are always welcome to our offices where you can engage, learn, and have fun with colleagues
• On top of it, flexible working hours and up to 3 days additional paid leave for volunteering of your choice
• Annual bonuses, health insurance, parental support, internal well-being consultants and programs
• Access to the modern Grundfos Academy to pursue further both personal and professional development
• Diverse, inclusive environment with employee-led forums offering colleagues a safe place to connect and share openly

Do you want to learn more?If this job sounds appealing to you, please send us your English resume and motivation letter by clicking on ‘Apply’.To dig deeper into the Grundfos universe, follow us on or , and to get to know some of your future colleagues and why they love working at Grundfos, check outWe look forward to hearing from youApply nowStartPlease wait…Information at a GlanceJob detailsApplication deadline: We review applications on a rolling basis.Workplace: Hybrid (office and home-working)Job Location: Székesfehérvár, Székesfehérvár, Hungary | Indjija, Vojvodina, SerbiaContract Type: Full-TimeEmployment Type: RegularAbout GrundfosGrundfos is one of the world’s leading water technology companies with more than 19.000 employees in 60+ countries all over the world. Our skills commit us to pioneering 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.An inclusive teamWe believe that the key to a work environment, where employees thrive and grow, is our ability to celebrate and value our differences in background, experiences and perspectives. In our recruitment process we welcome all professional people without consideration of age, colour, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, ethnicity or religion.Join our Talent CommunityIf you want to stay updated on all career opportunities, please join our Talent Community!Here you can create a job alert to receive updates about job opportunities that match your interest.Grundfos values

Expected salary

Location

Székesfehérvár, Fejér

Job date

Sun, 09 Feb 2025 07:51:56 GMT

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