HBU EU Strategic Buyer, Transformers

7 hours ago

Västerås, Västmanland, Sweden Hitachi Energy, Västerås Full time

The opportunity

We are looking for a Strategic Buyer to join our team and help us drive growth and success in the Transformers category. As a strategic buyer, you will be part of a key regional function in driving and coordinating strategic sourcing activities together with our external suppliers and internal factories. You will be a main channel of communication towards internal stakeholders such as sales, project management, engineering, and project supply chain buyers. At the same time, you will also support in solving day-to-day issues to minimize any disturbances in our supply chain.

How you'll make an impact

  • You will identify, develop, and secure the best suppliers within quality, cost competitiveness, and sustainability. Develop regional agreements when suitable to secure and increase Spend under Contract KPI and to secure, when possible, capacity.
  • Work closely with project teams in tender and execution on RFQs, supplier proposals, and evaluation of supplier quotations. Propose alternative suppliers from the standpoint of regional strategy and supplier capacity to leverage project timeline and cost.
  • Work closely with category specialists and project supply chain buyers in the region to support project deliverables.
  • Drive and negotiate with suppliers on project terms, prices, lead times, and other contractual terms.
  • Collaborate with global category leads and category managers/strategic buyers in other regions to leverage purchasing power and maximize cost savings.
  • Drive and execute regional product strategy and continuous improvement initiatives including supplier performance evaluation.
  • Collaborate strongly with regional M&S, tender, and engineering teams.

Your background

  • You hold a bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain, or related business fields.
  • Technical and market knowledge about Power Transformers.
  • 3-5 years of work experience from a similar position.
  • Excellent communication and networking skills as well as strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong sense of ownership and entrepreneurial attitude.
  • Experience working with a multinational company is highly preferable.
  • You are fluent in English; 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 the onboarding phase
  • Various training 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 about us

Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don't delay – apply today

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