Strategic Buyer for Electrical Equipment

22 hours ago


Västerås, Västmanland, Sweden Hitachi ABB Power Grids Full time

We are looking for a Strategic Buyer specializing in the Transformers category to join our team. This role involves driving strategic sourcing activities and collaborating with external suppliers and internal factories to foster growth and success in this area.

Key Responsibilities

  • As a Strategic Buyer, you will serve as the primary channel of communication between internal stakeholders such as sales, project management, engineering, and project supply chain buyers, ensuring seamless interaction and resolving day-to-day issues.
  • You will identify, develop, and secure top-tier suppliers that meet quality, cost competitiveness, and sustainability standards.
  • Closely working with project teams during tender and execution phases, including RFQs, supplier proposals, and quotation evaluations, you will propose alternative suppliers that align with regional strategy and capacity.
  • Collaboration with category specialists and project supply chain buyers is crucial to support project deliverables and drive supplier performance evaluation.
  • You will negotiate with suppliers on project terms, prices, lead times, and contractual terms, utilizing your analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Closely working with global category leads and other regional teams enables you to leverage purchasing power and maximize cost savings.

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain, or related business fields.
  • Technical knowledge of Power Transformers and market insights are crucial, alongside 3-5 years of relevant experience from a similar position.
  • Excellent communication and networking skills, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, and a sense of ownership and entrepreneurial attitude are required.
  • A multinational company experience is highly valued, and fluency in English is mandatory; Swedish proficiency is an added advantage.

What We Offer

  • A competitive compensation package.
  • Flexible working hours and a supportive work environment.
  • Health care and wellness allowance.
  • An exciting opportunity to grow professionally within Hitachi Energy, both domestically and globally.
  • A mentorship program to aid your onboarding process.
  • Vast training and education opportunities for personal development.
  • A multicultural workplace with over 70 nationalities represented in Sweden.
  • Supplementary parental leave compensation.
  • An Employee Benefit Portal offering numerous discounts and perks.


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