Category Specialist

Are you a recent graduate in a field such as Supply Chain management, Business Administration, or Engineering? Then this might be the perfect opportunity for you! We are looking for an engaging and driven person to join the Supply Chain Management team in HVDC as a Category Specialist.
HVDC is a business unit within Hitachi Energy, headquartered in Ludvika, Sweden. HVDC develops, manufactures, and sells DC transmission systems on a global market. The HVDC technology is used to transmit electricity over long distances and for power transmission via submarine cables, and it is also used to connect power systems.
As a Category Specialist, you support the development and implementation of sourcing strategies in close alignment with the Category Manager. You will also be a part of the daily operational work with suppliers and other functions within HVDC. For this role, it is essential that you are unpretentious, since the job requires that you do everything from strategies work to material follow-up to working with your material in our ERP system (SAP).
The Category Specialist role is a position with many interfaces and interesting work tasks, and you will get great opportunities for learning and development. We are looking for a person who is willing to give it their all to grow in this role and in the future take on new roles and challenges in the field of Supply Chain Management. Our team culture is flexible, transparent, and cooperative, you will work with a highly skilled and motivated international team and have access to resources and support to help you succeed. Since you will have many international interfaces, you will get the opportunity to build strong international contacts both internally within HVDC and with our suppliers. Therefore, we hope that you are especially excited to join us because of the multicultural and challenging global business environment we operate in!
Your Responsibilities
Support the Category Manager in negotiations with main suppliers.
Secure material procurement (we work towards our Production plants so you will also be responsible for placing orders, follow up deliveries and KPIs related to operational procurement).
Work together with supply chain functions and other stakeholders to drive and ensure that the goods and material are procured, produced, and delivered on budget, on time, with quality to our production and project sites worldwide.
Play a key role interacting with stakeholders in tender, production, and project execution.
Ensure that our suppliers comply with the laws, regulations, standards, certificates, and directives that Hitachi Energy requires of its suppliers.

Your Background
You have an academic degree in a relevant field: Supply Chain Management, Business & Administration, or Engineering (or equivalent work experience).
Work experience in Procurement/Supply Chain and/or experience in ERP systems (SAP) is an advantage (but not a requirement).
Interest in technical components and systems.
You are a team player with strong communicative and collaborative skills who likes to interact with other people.
You have good organizational skills and can handle several tasks in parallel.
Energetic, motivated, and self-confident person who can handle both ups and downs and manage problem that may occur.
Fluency in English, both written and spoken. Knowledge of Swedish or any other language is considered an additional asset.

Additional Information
The placement for this role is Ludvika, Sweden, with possibilities of some remote work. Business travel both within Sweden and abroad is required for this role.
Last day to send in your application is October 29th. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and the position can be filled in a shorter timeline.
Recruiting manager Alex Ydersten, +46761194384 alex.ydersten@hitachienergy.com will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer; Stefan Andersson, +46 107- 38 08 21; Ledarna: Christer Fridlund, +46 107-38 29 12; Unionen: Karin Ulvemark, +46 107-38 51 42 or Ingrid Rinaldo, +46 107-38 58 19. Any other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Nicole Bergman, nicole.bergman@hitachienergy.com.
Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader with a combined heritage of almost 250 years, employing around 40,000 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 Energy 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.hitachienergy.com