Purchasing Specialist ‎ Requisition ID: 43492 Job Location(s): Ljubljana, SI Employment Type: Full Time Segment: Danfoss Climate Solutions Segment Job Function: Procurement & Purchasing Work Location Type: On-site **Job Description** Who isn't driven by the idea of optimizing processes, improving efficiency, and making decisions that truly make a difference? If you’re passionate about purchasing and constantly looking for smarter, more effective solutions, you might be the person we’re looking for. Danfoss Climate Solutions is currently seeking a **Purchasing Specialist** to join the team in Ljubljana. In this role, you’ll not only manage daily operations but also bring a continuous improvement mindset. You’ll work closely with our factories to ensure the right materials are available at the right time, and that every purchasing decision aligns with actual business needs. You’ll analyze current demands, plan activities to avoid bottlenecks, and help keep the supply chain running smoothly and efficiently. With tools like SAP and other digital systems, you’ll turn tactical planning data and numbers into execution. **Job Responsibilities** Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following. + Take ownership of material master data, ensuring everything is up-to-date, clean, and ready to support daily operations. + Drive smooth product phase-in and phase-out transitions, keeping supply aligned with business evolution. + Keep a close eye on purchasing KPIs, making sure delivery performance and inventory levels stay on point. + Look ahead: anticipate material needs by past trends, demand signals, and feedback colleagues around. + Plan smart: act early to avoid bottlenecks and ensure the right materials are where they need to be, when they need to be. + Work side by side with the supply chain, S&OP team and ensure the execution of tactical plans and secure deliveries toward customers. + Connect the dots across functions, focus on problem solving and take actions out of with goal in mind to secure product availability. **Background & Skills** + Academic background in economics, international relations, sales, logistics or other relevant areas + Any previous experience in similar roles, gained in medium-sized international environments, preferably in sectors related to heading applications and supply chain management is an advantage. + Understanding demand forecasting, optimizing inventory management, with a focus on efficient procurement. + Solid experience with SAP, specifically with MM (Material Management), P2Q (procure to pay) or PP (Production Planning) modules are an advantage with the right attitude gap can be fulfilled. + Knowledge of MS Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, with a ability to create detailed reports, data visualizations for decision-making and stakeholder communication. + Excellent communication skills, data-driven decision-making ability, strong problem-solving mindset, and a collaborative approach with cross-functional teams. + Fluent in English language, both written and spoken. **Employee Benefits** We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment: + Bonus system + Paid vacation + Flexible working hours + Possibility to work remotely + Pension plan + Personal insurance + Communication package + Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups + State of the art virtual work environment + Employee Referral Program This list does 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. **Danfoss – Engineering Tomorrow** At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways - driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees. Following our founder’s mindset “action speaks louder than words”, we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030. 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. 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.