Supply Chain Manager

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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. Swedish is considered as a plus

More about us
Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply before August 27! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!
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
More information: Hiring Manager, Philippe Blaser, philippe.blaser@hitachienergy.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@hitachienery.com