Category Manager

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We are looking for a Category Manager (Cooling Systems) on a position that offers you a possibility to work with a wide variety of products, including new ones. You will be facing challenges in creating good cooperation with sales, design, production and procurement. You will be a part of our SCM team who has a high level of collaboration. We welcome new ideas and an innovative approach. The office is located in Landskrona, Sweden.
Your responsibilities
Managing the category from beginning to end
Constantly finding new possible suppliers
You are responsible for the suppliers to meet the expected needs
Making agreements with possible suppliers
Creating contracts and managing them
Organizing audits in a timely manner
You will keep result oriented negotiations
Managing the capacity

Your background
You have a minimum of two years of buyer experience
Successful background as a Category Manager
Solid knowledge of supply chain management
Experience in working with SAP or equivalent program is an advantage
Proficiency in Swedish and English, both written and oral
Experience from working as a buyer in a project environment is an advantage

More about us
We are interested to learn more about you and what you can contribute with so don’t hesitate to apply even though you don’t meet all requirements.
Welcome to apply before the 31st of January, 2023! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis so the sooner you show your interest the better.
Recruiting Manager Peter Nilsson peter.nilsson@hitachienergy.com will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Jan Skogeby, +46 107-38 16 42; Unionen: Erik Grahn, +46 107 38 68 71; Ledarna: Christer Fridlund, +46 107-38 29 12. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Michael Blomberg, michael.blomberg@hitachienergy.com
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