Job Description
Req ID:  49584
Posting Job Location:  Povazska Bystrica, SK
Employment Type:  Full Time
Segment:  Controls Division
Job Category:  Procurement & Purchasing
Work Location Type:  On-site
Job Title:  Strategic Buyer (m/f/d)
Job Description: 

The Impact You'll Make

In this position, you will play a key role in keeping our operations running smoothly by ensuring the right materials and services are available at the right time, quality, and cost. Your work directly supports production continuity and customer satisfaction at our local manufacturing site.

As the main point of contact for suppliers, you will build strong, transparent partnerships that help Danfoss manage risk, improve performance, and adapt to changing demand. Your insights will influence decisions that matter across procurement, logistics, and operations.

In this role, you’ll be close to the business, collaborating daily with colleagues to turn data, forecasts, and specifications into reliable supply solutions.

This position is available as a temporary cover for a project assignment and is offered on a fixed-term basis (12–18 months).

 

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Manage supplier performance across delivery, quality, and cost to support stable and efficient plant operations
  • Monitor demand and forecast needs to ensure materials availability and minimize supply risks
  • Analyze data and anticipate risks, developing control strategies and scenarios to enable proactive decision-making 
  • Perform cost and scenario analyses and benchmarking to identify savings opportunities and support continuous cost optimization
  • Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to align specifications, expectations, and change requirements
  • Manage supplier contracts and master data, including logistics agreements, pricing, and material changes

What We're Looking For

  • A degree in business, engineering, technology, or a related field
  • Experience in supplier or parts management within an international or complex manufacturing environment
  • Fluency in English for daily collaboration with global and local partners
  • Ability to read and understand technical documentation and engineering drawings
  • Working knowledge of MS Office and experience with ERP systems such as SAP; exposure to PPAP is an advantage

 

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.

 


 

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.

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Our Commitment to Transparency

Salary ranges listed reflect only primary location and currency. For local salary ranges and specific benefits in your preferred hiring location, please ask your Talent Acquisition representative for more information.

The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.  Any benefits listed do not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

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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.

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