Category Manager – Yard Equipment

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HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) is a product group in Hitachi Energy, which develops, manufactures and sells DC transmission systems on a global market. HVDC technology is used to transmit electricity over long distances and for power transmission via submarine cables. It is also used to connect power systems.
We are interested to learn more about you and what you can contribute with son don’t hesitate to apply even though you don´t meet all requirements. A team with great cooperation and with diverse Background is waiting for you to join!
Your responsibilities
You will drive RFQ and negotiation for project in execution to ensure focus on TCO, quality and lead time.
You design and implement supplier strategies in both the short and the long-term using market, cost and risk analyzes.
You develop the supplier base with a focus on quality, TCO, lead-time and capacity.
You ensure that our suppliers comply with the laws, regulations, standards, certificates and directives that Hitachi Energy requires from their suppliers.
You build strong international contacts both internally within Hitachi Energy and with our suppliers and partners.
Travel in work both within Sweden and abroad is required.
You share Hitachi Energy basic security and integrity, which means that you take responsibility for your own actions while also feeling responsible for your colleagues and business operations.

Your background
You have university degree within engineering or/and economy or have equivalent work experience and preferably 2-5 years of experience in strategic purchasing and project purchasing.
Preferably, you are familiar with and have experience of large projects.
You are driven by doing business, creating and maintaining long-term relationships and are clear in your communication with others in a multicultural environment.
As a person, you are fearless, driven and results-oriented and take responsibility for independently completing your assignments.
You are fluent in English.

More about us
Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply by 5th of March! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!
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