Cost-down Pipeline and ESG Manager
The Impact You'll Make
Danfoss is proud to be at the forefront of driving a global transformation in digital and electric solutions that increase productivity and energy efficiency. We are truly passionate about investment, and innovation, as we continue to support our customers' journey towards a greener and lower-carbon future. We now have an exciting new oppourtunity to recruit a Cost-down Pipeline and ESG Manager , to be based from our headquarters in **Nordborg, Denmark.
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This a high-visibility and high-impact global position, working at the intersection of procurement, engineering, and ESG, will offer you the scope to directly impact both our financial performance and carbon footprint, and help shape both cost transformation and sustainability agenda. You'll lead a critical global agenda across our Controls division (~€450M spend), combining cost transformation, supplier strategy, and decarbonization, placing you at the center of value creation and sustainability. You will have scope to drive a structured, high-impact cost-down pipeline while embedding ESG principles—especially Scope 3 emissions reduction—into sourcing decisions and supplier collaboration.
What You’ll Be Doing
In this role, you'll take ownership of:
Delivering 3–4% annual cost reduction pipeline across a €450M global spend through a balanced, data‑driven cost‑down strategy
Leading, coaching, and developing a global team of 3 Pipeline Project Managers to build strong capabilities and disciplined execution
Standardize and strengthen cost‑down processes, tools, and governance, driving alignment across Category Management, Engineering, Operations, and other functions
Embed ESG and decarbonization into sourcing by integrating CO₂ performance, monitoring Scope 3.1 impacts, and scaling low‑carbon cost‑reduction opportunities
Drive supplier engagement and accountability to build and deliver a robust pipeline of decarbonization and cost‑down initiatives
What We're Looking For
Strong experience in strategic procurement, cost-down, or value engineering, alongside a proven track record delivering measurable cost savings at scale
Experience working cross-functionally with engineering and operations
Leadership experience, with ability to drive performance through others
Solid understanding of ESG, sustainability, or decarbonization in supply chains
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills in a global environment
Analytical and structured mindset, with a hands-on execution approach.
Preferable would be:
Experience with Scope 3 emissions management
Background in industrial / manufacturing environments
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 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
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.
Brand
Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.
Our solutions are used in areas such as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, marine, and on- and off-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for data centers, renewable energy, energy storage, heat recovery, as well as contribute to district energy solutions for cities.
Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned and employs over 39,000 people. We create long-term value for our customers in more than 100 countries with a global footprint of around 100 factories.