Purchasing Specialist

Are you passionate about supply? Can you ensure smooth functioning of communication and support daily? Then join Danfoss as Purchasing Specialist in our Global Logistics Department. We are looking for a new team member on a temporary one-year contract to cover up for a maternity leave. As a Purchasing Specialist you will act as a liaison between Danfoss' factories and customers from all around the world. You will be responsible for smooth flow of the day-to-day tasks within the assigned area and operational goals.

The role requires good English communication, and an additional plus is a good background of Production Planning to better contribute to the daily communication with the different factories and suppliers. You will work in our office in Kamnik, Slovenia.
 

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following.

• Material master data handling for DC plants following phase-out/-in strategy per code and Launch wave sequence
• Secure release of purchase orders towards factories against Stock build qty per code on current portfolio materials- needs manual attention/ prio.
• Close coordination with Factory planner on setting up production allocation for stock build,
• Securing product availability 
• Maintaining daily follow up on open, confirmed, and overdue orders.
• Ensuring efficient and proactive communication within the operation.
• Weekly follow up on stock vs decided stock build, as no freeze of inventory/daily sales allowed.

At Danfoss, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a broader perspective in decision-making. When you consider this job posting, do you feel like your profile is not a perfect match? Numerous studies have found that women and people of color are more likely to apply only when they meet all requirements listed in the job posting. Even if you do not check all the boxes, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are curious to find out how you can bring new insights to the role or to Danfoss as an organization.

The ideal candidate possesses these skills. 

• University education (preferable from economics, international relations, sales, etc.) or other relevant area.
• Experience in a role of production planning and in senior supply chain role. 
• Excellent knowledge and experience from purchasing and supply chain management.
• Computer skills at advance level (Excel/Word/PowerPoint/Outlook).
• Fluent in English language. As the role requires regular communication to different levels, experience from working with English in an international organization is preferred.
• Excellent knowledge of SAP is mandatory.
• Very good communication skills.
• Analytical, proactive, and problem-solving skills. 
• Performance-, customer service-, detail-oriented. 

A new team member will experience a true global, cross-functional, and inspiring working environment with passionate colleagues within Purchasing & Logistic area. We also offer you numerous development opportunities as well as good work-life balance options, enabling you to give your best and bring your whole self to the team. 

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

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.

Danfoss is an EO employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.