Job Overview
Job Description
Req ID: 48847
Job Location (s): Oragadam, IND
Employment Type: Full Time
Segment: Danfoss Power Electronics and Drives Segment
Job Category: Supply Chain and Operations
Work Location Type: On-site
The Impact You’ll Make
As our Supplier Operations Specialist, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the uninterrupted supply of goods and services by driving the day‑to‑day execution of purchasing and supplier operations.
You’ll help ensure materials are ordered accurately, delivered on time, and aligned with demand forecasts—minimizing supply disruptions and inventory risks. Your work will strengthen supplier relationships, resolve operational issues efficiently, and support business continuity by maintaining high standards of quality, cost, delivery, and compliance.
You’ll collaborate with operations, planning, finance, and internal stakeholders and take ownership of order execution, supplier coordination, expediting, inventory and demand management, issue resolution, and spot-buy negotiations. Through your structured, proactive approach, you’ll help move us toward a more efficient, reliable, and customer‑focused supply chain.
What You’ll Be Doing
Order Execution: Reviewing internal purchase requests (PRs) and converting them into accurate Purchase Orders (POs) within the company’s ERP system (e.g., SAP)
Supplier Liaison: Acting as the primary point of contact for vendors regarding daily operational issues, including order confirmations, delivery schedules, and price clarifications.
Expediting & Tracking: Proactively monitoring open orders and following up with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery, especially during shortages or production changes
Inventory & Demand Management: Collaborating with operations and planning teams to monitor stock levels, adjust order quantities based on forecasts, and prevent both stockouts and excess inventory.
Dispute & Issue Resolution: Handling discrepancies related to damaged goods, incorrect shipments, or invoice errors in coordination with the accounts payable department.
Tactical Negotiation: Negotiating prices and terms for “spot buys” or specific orders that are not covered under long-term master contracts.
Monitor supplier performance to quality, delivery, cost, innovation and working capital objectives
Expert applied knowledge of forecasting, MRP, transportation, supply chain, inventory management and warehousing disciplines.
Collaborate with internal customers and provide a high level of customer ,service, including recommending solutions, resources, and alternative supply options.
Ensure and promote compliance to Company and Danfoss Procurement Policy and procedures.
What We’re Looking For
5-8 years of experience in a Procurement buyer role
Proficiency in ERP systems (specifically SAP MM modules is highly valued) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
Strong negotiation, interpersonal communication, and organizational skills are essential for managing multiple stakeholders and vendors simultaneously
Highly structured and systematic, works proactively and result oriented as well as willing and able to take initiative.
Consistently Delivers Great Performance
Possess good written and verbal communication skills.
Be able to work under pressure and to deadlines
Able to influence others & manage conflict.
Ability to self-direct and take constructive action in ambiguous situations.
Strong sense of urgency & attention to detail
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.
Source: Company Career page