HVDC SCM Manager Valve and Control & Protection

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 to power your home, keep the factories running, and 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 = Great Innovation
In this exciting role you will lead a team of Category Managers to execute purchasing strategies that support the business by optimizing costs, quality and lead time for our HVDC factories. You will be part of the global HVDC SCM management team reporting directly to the Global Head of SCM.
Your responsibilities
You will have 15 direct reports including 3 Category Managers that act as Team leaders of each Category team. The team is responsible to execute both tactical as well as strategic deliveries for our HVDC factories worldwide.
The role has the supplier related yearly spend of approximately 200 mUSD with the target to be reduced by 20% in 3 years.
Support the creation of category strategies to ensure optimal result for HVDC.
Develop a successful extensive network internally as well as externally.
Act as a key role that interacting with HVDC stakeholders in tender and project execution, engineering, R&D, general management levels at HVDC and Business Unit/Division SCM organization.
You also like to set challenging goals and see them be realized.
Living Hitachi ABB Power Grids Leadership Pillars as a leader which means live our vision, work together, deliver promises and develop people.

Your background
Several years of experience in SCM with proven track record in production and factory environment.
A background in advanced category management and Supply Chain.
Proven leadership experience and like to work with and develop people.
Genuine interested in technical components and systems and you like to interact with people.
Superior negotiation skills in a multicultural and challenging global business environment.
You hold a University degree in Business or Engineering.

More about us
Our leaders are the engine for bringing the inclusion and diversity of thought to life and we need you who want to be a part of our journey!
Welcome to apply before 25th of June! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!
More information: Recruiting Manager, Andreas Hansson, +46 107-38 30 05, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer; Torbjörn Wilund, +46 107-38 25 73, or Mikael Hjort, +46 107-38 25 73; Ledarna: Christer Fridlund, +46 107-38 29 12; Unionen: Stefan Barkman, +46 107-38 33 04. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner, Petra Berggren, +46 107 -38 00 27.
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