Factory Supply Chain Leader: Sourcing, Strategy & Impact

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Ludvika kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Ludvika, Sweden seeks a Factory Supply Chain Manager to lead strategic sourcing, supplier partnerships and supply chain performance for the Transformer Factory. You will build and mentor an SCM team, manage spend, and ensure on-time material availability while upholding safety and integrity across a multicultural organization.

In this role you collaborate across functions, implement PL/Hub aligned sourcing, and drive continuous improvements to cost, quality and delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Supply Chain Leader in heavy industry assembly.
• Experience in procurement, transportation, logistics, negotiations, and improvement projects.
• Strong communication and influencing skills to build trust with stakeholders.
• Collaborative, non-silo working mindset.
• People-oriented with a multicultural mindset.
• ERP systems knowledge is an advantage.
• English proficiency required (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Be the primary factory responsible for strategic sourcing, material availability, delivery performance, and cost competitiveness.
• Develop and lead a competent SCM team.
• Manage spend with short- and mid-term sourcing strategies.
• Select, qualify, and classify suppliers.
• Negotiate and sign contracts with key suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with external and internal regulations.
• Apply SCM standards and processes for business continuity.
• Collaborate across functions and similar factories on backlog, NPI, escalations, and synergies.
• Implement the sourcing strategy in the factory aligned with PL/Hub.
• Own liaison to Hub/BU category teams for input.
• Control material costs and lead times at tender stage.
• Analyze tender vs actuals, investigate root causes, and take corrective actions.
• Uphold Hitachi Energy’s safety and integrity values.

Skills

Supply chain leadership

Procurement

Transportation

Logistics

Contract negotiations

Performance improvement

ERP knowledge

English

Communication

Influencing skills

Collaborative

Non-silo mindset

Multicultural awareness

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Hitachi Energy in Ludvika, Sweden seeks a Factory Supply Chain Manager to lead strategic sourcing, supplier partnerships and supply chain performance for the Transformer Factory. You will build and mentor an SCM team, manage spend, and ensure on-time material availability while upholding safety and integrity across a multicultural organization.

In this role you collaborate across functions, implement PL/Hub aligned sourcing, and drive continuous improvements to cost, quality and delivery.