Contract Manager

The opportunity

HV Breakers (High Voltage Breakers) is a business unit within Hitachi Energy located in Ludvika. The unit has worldwide responsibility for the development, production and sale of high voltage breakers for both AC and DC power systems. High voltage plays an important role in reliable and energy efficient power systems.

We are now looking for a Contract Manager to join our team within Project Management. As a Contract Manager you will support and provide guidance for our Project Managers regarding contractual topics. You will establish reliable processes for contract management and perform necessary trainings to help the team grow.

How you´ll make an impact

• Customer claims – Responsible for overall analysis of incoming claims, development of defense strategies, preparation of responses to customer and if needed creation of counter claims. Support Project Management team in discussion with customer.
• Deliveries – Support Project Management team in commercial discussions with customers e.g. incoterms, storage or extension of delivery times.
• Processes for contract management – ensure that we have templates, processes and instructions in place to handle contractual discussions in an effective manner.
• Financials – Support Project Management team in dispute negotiations for upcoming payments and overdues. Analyze and track large gross margin deviations and support with internal controls.
• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business

Your background

• Experience from working with contractual topics.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business administration, economics or law.
• Ability to interface and negotiate with customers.
• We highly value your personality and see that you are structured, able to think critically and willing to learn
• You are a natural problem solver, who enjoys meeting new challenges
• You have great social skills, and you contribute with your positive and proactive mindset, as well as with your ability to create a good atmosphere
• Good skills in using Microsoft Office
• Fluency in English and Swedish is required, both written and spoken. Other languages will be a merit.

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

We are looking for a variety of people 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.

You are welcome to apply no later than 11/21. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!

More information: Recruiting Manager, Hanna Bayard, hanna.bayard@hitachienergy.com, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Philip Bengtsson, +46 107 38 25 17; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43 ; Unionen: Michael Fosselius, +46 107-38 46 19. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Eva Scholin, eva.scholin@hitachienergy.com.