Strategic Buyer

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 keep your lights on, the factories running, 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 = Innovation
We strive to be world leaders in electric power by helping countries to have greener, stronger and cleaner electricity. By bringing sustainable energy to more and more people, we can reduce our impact on the planet. When you work with us, you will therefore be part of a higher purpose where each department contributes. Together we can encourage the next innovation - to make life better for everyone
Hitachi ABB Power Grid Integration support customers in creating stronger, smarter and greener grids adapted to meet the needs of the changing power landscape. Our system solutions are designed and delivered to provide the highest lifecycle value with the lowest risk.
In the role of Strategic Buyer, you will purchase materials according to required technical specification, price, delivery schedule and terms. Ensure purchasing activities align with corporate purchasing policies and procedures. You will be a multitasking person in a multicultural environment.
Your responsibilities
Identifies new suppliers in cooperation with relevant category team. Qualifies new suppliers in cooperation with Supplier Quality and Engineering specialists.
Negotiates agreements with suppliers, and periodically renews pricelists, terms and conditions. Adapts corporate contractual framework to the local business needs.
Monitoring the project procurement status and updating Hitachi ABB Power Grids project management and SCM-team of any issues. Pro-actively working to resolve issues related to procurement cost, quality and delivery.
Analyzes and evaluates bids in order to determine the optimal value.
Supports bid and proposal teams by providing relevant market information.
Tracks goods received to verify appropriate delivery and ensure invoice processing.
Oversees supplier performance (on time delivery, quality, lead time), and resolves performance issues (e.g. supplier claims).
Initiates purchase orders (PO) in the system, according to the Purchase Requisitions and in alignment with standard procedures, and confirms delivery with suppliers, monitors and tracks supplier performance to purchase order requirements.
Aligns supplier orders with customer requirements (based on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)/project requirements) in terms of content, quality, delivery, sustainability and price.
Ensures that logistical aspects are considered when acquiring goods and services in accordance with policies and procedures.
Managing relationships with suppliers in partnership with regional and Global Category Management teams. Ensures global supplier relationship management platform is kept updated as defined in the global procedure.

Your background
You have Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or business administration.
Good communication and networking skills as well as strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong sense of ownership and entrepreneurial attitude.
Previous work experience from a similar work field (project business), is a plus.
Professional experience in a supply chain function and in a project environment.
Technical interest and ability to solve complex problems independently.
You are a team player, driven, structured and have a result-oriented mindset.
Fluency in English, written and verbal, is a requirement

More about us
Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply before 29th of March! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!
More information: Recruiting Manager Markku Säkkinen, +46-107-38 05 59, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer; Stefan Andersson, +46 107- 38 08 21; Ledarna: Lenny Larsson, +46 21-32 85 47; Unionen: Karin Ulvemark, +46 107-38 51 42 or Ingrid Rinaldo, +46 107- 38 51 42. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Renée Lundgren, +46 107-38 54 75.
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