Procurement Category Expert

6 days ago


Västerås, Västmanland, Sweden Hitachi Energy, Västerås Full time

Hitachi Energy, Västerås is seeking a Procurement Category Expert to support global sourcing initiatives under collaboration with the Global Category Manager and execute activities requiring agility to transform category strategies into actions.

The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with the Project Team and other internal stakeholders, engage in Projects, and execute strategies defined during the Tendering phase. This is not an entry-level position.

You will be part of a growing Supply Chain team where you can develop your own role in the company. We value diversity and a multicultural environment.

We are hiring in Sweden. Hybrid working arrangements apply.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support strategic sourcing activities in close alignment with the Category Manager, drive RFQs and RFPs for project execution.
  • Issue proper quotation comparison/equalization maps to support purchasing decisions, update costs for project execution against budget targets.
  • Initiate Purchase Orders (PO) and, when needed, support collecting Order Acknowledgments from suppliers.
  • Control timely responses from suppliers and meet internal demands and schedules.
  • Maintain good and transparent relationships with suppliers and ensure compliance with Hitachi Energy's required laws, regulations, standards, certificates, and directives.
  • Support category-related actions on supplier qualification and audits processes, recover supplier-caused claim values matching claims with reported non-conformities related to Supplier Quality.
  • Foster collaboration as ONE Hitachi Energy team, working together with the Global SCM Team to ensure goods and materials are procured, produced, and delivered on budget, on time, and with quality to our project sites worldwide.
  • Live Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, taking responsibility for your actions while caring for colleagues and the business.

Requirements

  • This is NOT an entry-level position. More than 5 years' experience in similar positions is required.
  • Organization is under transformation and growth. We need a curious person with a strong sense of ownership and maturity to challenge self and the organization for continuous improvement and changes.
  • A team player with strong communicative and collaborative skills who likes to interact with other people, used to a multicultural and challenging global business environment.
  • Academic degree in a relevant field: preferable BE (Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical). Supply Chain Management or equivalent experience shall also be considered.
  • Professional experience in supply chain functions, category management, strategic sourcing, project management, or procurement is required.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, able to handle several tasks in parallel.
  • Described as an energetic, motivated, and self-confident person who can handle both ups and downs and manage problems that may occur.
  • Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
  • Experience in HVDC projects will be an added advantage.

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


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