Strategic Buyer Capacitors & Surge Arresters

Are you up for the role as our speaking partner between suppliers and internal functions?

Capacitors & Surge Arresters, part of Grid Components, has an exciting journey ahead and are expected to grow significantly the next coming years. This is a therefore unique opportunity to contribute to the growth of our business, and to help drive the success of our team.

We are looking for a team player who is driven, structured and has a result-oriented mindset. In this role you will be part of a high paced environment and located in Ludvika but have the opportunity to collaborate on a global arena with a wide range of stakeholders.

As a strategic buyer you will be part of a key function in driving and coordinating strategic sourcing activities together with our suppliers and internal interfaces such as design, sales, production, and operational purchasing. At the same time, you will also support in solving day-to-day issues to minimize any disturbances in our Supply Chain.

Your responsibilities

• Maintain and develop the supply base with focus on quality, delivery and total cost.
• Define and drive local sourcing strategies
• Runs regular supplier evaluations and initiate improvement projects when required.
• Identifies new suppliers in cooperation with relevant category team. Qualifies new suppliers in cooperation with Supplier Quality and Engineering specialists.
• Coordinate, collaborate and support the Business in various SCM related topics.
• Defines and establishes local standard agreements with all major suppliers.
• Renew pricelists, standard purchase terms and conditions in line with Business directives and guidelines.

Your background

• You are a curious person with the drive to challenge yourself and the organization for continuous improvement.
• Good communication and networking skills as well as strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience within supply chain or similar areas.
• Strong sense of ownership and problem-solving attitude.
• Well versed in MS tools – Excel, Power Point, SharePoint, Power BI, etc.
• As you will be part of a company that operates on a global arena, proficiency in English is required. Basic knowledge in Swedish is a plus.

What we offer

• Collective agreement
• Flexible working time
• Health care and wellness allowance
• Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally
• Mentor to support you throughout onboard phase
• Various trainings and education supporting employee development​
• Diversified company with over 70+ nationalities working in Sweden
• Supplementary compensation for parental leave
• Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks
• More benefits could be connected to this specific role

More about us  

Welcome to apply! Application will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and the position can be filled in a shorter timeline.

Recruiting manager Tobias Brisvag, tobias.brisvag@hitachienergy.com, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Philip Bengtsson, +46 107-38 25 17; Unionen: Michael Fosselius, +46 107-38 46 19; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43. Any other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Cajsa Fellerfeldt Eklund, cajsa.fellerfeldt-eklund@hitachienergy.com.