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.