Strategic Buyer

At Hitachi Energy our purpose is advancing a sustainable​ energy future for all. We bring power to our homes, schools, hospitals and factories. Join us and work with fantastic people, while learning and developing yourself on projects that have a real impact to our communities and society. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation
Are you a driven team player with the ambition to further develop through new challenges? If so, this can be the right opportunity for you. As a Strategic Buyer you will be part of a strong team of professionals at Surge Arresters and Capacitors & Filters, High Voltage Products in Ludvika.
We are looking for a variety of people with the right mindset to join our team so don’t hesitate to apply even though you don’t meet all requirements. We are interested to learn more about you and what you can contribute with.
“As Strategic Buyer you will play a major part in contributing to the result of the unit, both in terms of profit, quality, innovation and speed. You will get the opportunity to be part of a strong network of people, both local and global and have great opportunity to further develop your professional career. -Tobias Brisvåg SCM-Manager”
Your responsibilities
Support the development and implementation of regional and global sourcing strategies
Negotiate agreements with main suppliers, and periodically renew pricelists, terms and conditions
Identify, lead and implement cost reduction initiatives and projects
Contract management
Manage and develop your supply base from a quality, delivery and cost perspective
Act as first point of escalation in terms of supplier quality and delivery issues
The position requires travel in some extent, about 20-30 days / year

Your background
We see that you are highly self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
The successful candidate should have strong negotiation and communication skills
Preferably hold a degree in Engineering, Economics or Business administration
Minimum 3 years’ experience in Supply Chain Management
Experience in category management and complex matrix organization is a plus

More about us
Take the opportunity to join a world technology leading company and at the same time, give yourself unlimited career opportunities by applying for following role! Last day to send in your application is 17th of November.
More information: Recruiting Manager Tobias Brisvåg, tobias.brisvag@hitachienergy.com, +46 76 11 67 487, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Felix Bandalo, +46 107-38 36 86, Unionen: Yvonne Norgren, +46 107-38 36 94, Ledarna: Christer Fridlund, +46 107-38 29 12. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Elias Ströberg, elias.stroberg@hitachienergy.com.
Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world’s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ around 38,000 people in 90 countries and generate business volumes of approximately $10 billion USD. www.hitachienergy.com