Job Information
Danfoss Category Buyer in Ljubljana, Slovenia
Category Buyer
Req ID: 49049
Job Location (Short): Ljubljana, SVN
Employment Type: Full Time
Segment: Danfoss Climate Solutions Segment
Job Category: Procurement & Purchasing
Work Location Type: Hybrid
The Impact You'll Make
Do you want to join a company where procurement decisions directly shape product performance and supply reliability? If you are motivated by working in a fast-paced, international environment where ownership and impact go hand in hand, this could be your next step.
For Danfoss Climate Solutions, within the Hydronics division at our plant in Ljubljana, we are looking for a Category Buyer to join the Procurement team. The role is responsible for executing the operational part of the purchasing strategy for one or more material groups, with a strong focus on ensuring supply continuity, supporting cost optimization initiatives, and improving overall supplier performance in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
You will be responsible for implementing category purchasing strategies in close collaboration with Category Management, Supply Chain, and Product Quality Assurance teams. The position plays a key role in ensuring short- and medium-term material availability while supporting the efficient execution of daily purchasing activities.
What You’ll Be Doing
Execution and operational support of purchasing strategies for one or more material groups
Coordination of supplier requests coming from Development, Logistics, and Quality functions
Support in the integration of new product development projects into serial production from a procurement perspective.
Execution of activities aimed at improving supplier delivery performance and quality, in collaboration with Operational Purchasing, Strategic Purchasing, and Quality teams
Maintenance and update of purchasing data in the ERP system
Monitoring supply performance and support in ensuring material availability
Cross-functional collaboration to ensure alignment between demand, supply, and production requirements
What We're Looking For
Educational background in Economics, Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related field.
Proven experience in similar roles within procurement in structured and international manufacturing environments.
Experience working with SAP or similar ERP systems
Strong understanding of procurement processes and category management principles, with the ability to act as an operational owner of assigned material groups
Excellent command of English and Slovenian, both written and spoken
Strong communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at different levels
High motivation, accountability, and a proactive mindset in a fast-paced environment
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.
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.
Information at a Glance
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Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.
Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.
Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39.000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.
Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.
Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.
Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39.360 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.
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