Factory Supply Chain Manager & Category Team Lead

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We are looking for a Factory Supply Chain Manager & Category Team Lead for Components in Ludvika – a Transformer Business Unit in Sweden. In this role you will focus on direct material sourcing strategies, supply quality and performance and manage different aspects related to operations of a local manufacturing unit. The factory employs roughly 400 people and producing Bushings and Tap Changers mainly for Transformers business.
Your responsibilities
Be the primary factory responsible for strategic sourcing activities by ensuring material availability, delivery performance and cost competitiveness
Lead a team of Factory SCM Specialists, a Supplier Quality Engineer, and a team of regional Category Managers
Select, qualify, and classify suppliers. Negotiate and sign contracts with key Product Line suppliers (4 factories to serve) and local suppliers
Lead the supply quality and development activities
Collaborate with other functions and across similar factories on backlog execution, new product introduction, escalation cases and synergies
Drive local and global improvement projects

Your background
Proven experience as Supply Chain Leader, preferably in a heavy industry product assembly environment
Experience in operational procurement, transportation, and logistics as well in contract negotiations and supply performance improvement projects
You have people management experience overseeing a team of at least 5 subordinates
As a leader you have good listening, communication & influencing skills to build trust with your team and different stakeholders
You are inspirational, result-driven, and people-oriented, have a flair for business and like to work in a multi-cultural environment
It is an advantage if you have knowledge of ERP systems
English is required, both written and spoken

More about us
Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply before September 20! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!
More information: Hiring Manager, Philippe Blaser, philippe.blaser@hitachi-powergrids.com, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Karolina Czechowski, +46 730-73 41 15, Unionen: Yvonne Norgren, +4610 7383694, Ledarna: Christer Fridlund, +46 107-38 29 12. All other questions can be directed to Lead Recruiter Sofia Lindblom, sofia.lindblom@hitachi-powergrids.com.
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 centres. 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