Category Specialist

Hitachi ABB Power Grids is a pioneering technology leader that is helping to increase access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all. We help keep your lights on, the factories running, our hospitals and schools open. Come as you are and prepare to get better as you learn from others. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and plug into a team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Innovation
In the role of Category Specialist, you will support regional/global sourcing initiatives either under the leadership of a regional/global category manager or independently if under a defined threshold. Orient buyers to purchase materials according to required technical specifications, price, delivery schedule and terms. Ensure purchasing activities align with corporate purchasing policies and procedures.
Your responsibilities
Responsibility for developing and implementing the category strategy for High Voltage Products.
Support local units on the selection and negotiation with relevant suppliers.
Develop an approved supplier panel and maintain an updated price database that will support the decision making and target prices formation with market intelligence.
Take ownership to close non-conformity issues root causes and run quality improvement programs at suppliers.
Leading supplier qualification and supplier performance evaluation.
Developing business relationship with key suppliers.
Perform Cost breakdown / Cost driver awareness
Leading the contractor's claims negotiations.

Your background
Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or business administration.
Good communication and networking skills as well as strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong sense of ownership and entrepreneurial attitude.
Work experience in the energy segment.
Minimum 5 years of professional experience in a project environment.
Technical interest and ability to solve complex problems independently.
You are a team player, driven, structured and have a result-oriented mindset.
Fluency in English and Swedish is desirable.

More about us
Ready for a new exciting challenge? Welcome with your application by 2nd of August 2020.
Recruiting Manager Lilian Nagaoka, +46 107-38 63 94, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Stefan Andersson, +46 107-38 08 21, Unionen: Karin Ulvemark, +46 107-38 08 21, Ledarna: Lenny Larsson, +46 21 32 85 48. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Angelica From, +46 107-38 00 43.
Hitachi ABB Power Grids is a global technology leader with a combined heritage of almost 250 years, employing around 36,000 people in 90 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, the business serves utility, industry and infrastructure customers across the value chain, and emerging areas like sustainable mobility, smart cities, energy storage and data centers. With a proven track record, global footprint and unparalleled installed base, Hitachi ABB Power Grids balances social, environmental and economic values, and is committed to powering good for a sustainable energy future, with pioneering and digital technologies, as the partner of choice for enabling a stronger, smarter and greener grid. www.hitachiabb-powergrids.com