HVDC SCM 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.
In this exciting role you will lead a team of Category Managers and Category Specialist to execute purchasing strategies that support the business by optimizing costs, quality and lead time for our HVDC projects. You will be part of the global HVDC SCM management team reporting directly to the Global Head of SCM.
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
As Manager for SCM Yard Equipment, you will support the creation of category strategies to ensure optimal result for HVDC.
You will have between 10-15 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.
You will be part of the global SCM organization management team reporting directly to the Head of HVDC SCM organization.
During projects you will be responsible to ensure relentless execution with proactive planning, RFQ and negotiation with suppliers and to monitor and follow-up all HVDC delivers with our suppliers and internal stakeholders.
You will have a key role interacting with HVDC stakeholders in tender and project execution, engineering, R&D, general management levels at HVDC and Business Unit Grid Integration SCM organization. You also like to set challenging goals and see them be realized.

Your background
10+ years of experience in advanced category management and supply chain with a proven leadership experience and like to work with and develop people.
Genuine interested in technical components and systems and likes to interact with people.
Familiar to work in a large project environment close to the customer.
Excellent written and spoken English, with proven skills in communication and PowerPoint
Superior negotiation skills in a multicultural and challenging global business environment.
Good at building extensive networks internally as well as externally.
Have an academic degree in Business or Engineering.
Described as energetic, motivated and self-confident person who can handle both ups and downs and manage problem that may occur.
You also like to set challenging goals and see them be realized.
Living Hitachi Energy’s Leadership Pillars as a leader which means live our vision, work together, deliver promises and develop people.

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!
Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply before 31st of January! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!
Recruiting Manager Andreas Hansson, andreas.hansson@hitachienergy.com will be happy to answer your questions regarding this position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Hjort, +46 107-38 29 86; Ledarna: Christer Fridlund, +46 107-38 29 12. All other questions should be directed to Talent Partner Petra Berggren, petra.berggren@hitachienergy.com
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