Supply Chain Category Manager

6 days ago


Västerås, Västmanland, Sweden Hitachi Energy, Västerås Full time

Hitachi Energy, Västerås is a leading player in the HVDC Supply Chain.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced professional to drive transformation in supply chain activities with agility and full ownership.

The ideal candidate will have an engineering degree, preferably in Electrical, Electronics, or Mechanical fields, and leverage their expertise to implement effective sourcing strategies.

Your Key Responsibilities
  • Leverage the Continuous Improvement Process Sourcing (CIPS) process to develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with business requirements and goals.
  • Run spend analysis, gather internal demands, assess supplier market availability and capacity, and ensure all stakeholders understand strategies and execute processes.
  • Identify, investigate, and select suitable suppliers that meet current and future business needs, while driving related actions on supplier qualification and audits process.
  • Manage strategic relationships with suppliers, negotiate Strategic Supplier Agreements and Contracts, and conduct Supplier Performance Evaluation.
  • Foster collaboration among team members to procure goods and materials on budget, on time, and with quality, while promoting safety and integrity within the organization.
Your Background
  • You must have a strong sense of ownership, maturity, and curiosity to challenge self and the organization for continuous improvement.
  • A relevant academic degree, such as BE (Electrical / Electronics / Mechanical), and professional experience in supply chain functions, category management, or procurement are required.
  • Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, fluency in English, and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously are essential.
  • Experience in HVDC projects and a multicultural environment will be advantageous.
What We Offer
  • Collective agreement
  • Flexible working time
  • Health care and wellness allowance
  • Career opportunities within Hitachi Energy globally
  • Mentorship support during onboarding
  • Variety of training and education programs for employee development
  • Diverse work environment with over 70+ nationalities
  • Parental leave benefits
  • Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks


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