Factory Supply Chain Specialist

Hitachi Energy, Ludvika; Ludvika kommun; On-site; SEK 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collective agreement

Flexible working time

Health care and wellness allowance

Career possibilities (global)

Mentor program

Training & education

Diversity (70 nationalities)

Parental leave compensation

Employee discounts

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ludvika is seeking a proactive Supply Chain Manager to drive SCM activities for a defined material portfolio, ensuring material availability, quality and cost efficiency.

You will define local sourcing strategies, develop supplier bases, evaluate suppliers, and establish major supplier agreements, collaborating with category teams and quality specialists. Proficiency in Swedish and English is required, and experience with SAP/Power BI is advantageous.

Qualifications

• A curious, driven and adaptable person ready to challenge yourself and inspire others towards continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication, networking, and interpersonal skills.
• Ownership mindset and entrepreneurial spirit.
• Engineering degree preferred; SCM or Logistics experience a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Power BI; SAP experience advantageous.
• Good knowledge of Swedish and English proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Drive all SCM activities for the appointed portfolio of material, focusing on material availability, quality, and cost.
• Support the Factory Supply Chain Manager by streamlining daily operations and alleviating workload through proactive collaboration and efficient task management.
• Define and implement local sourcing strategies in alignment with regional goals.
• Develop and maintain the supply base, focusing on quality, delivery, and cost efficiency.
• Conduct supplier evaluations and drive improvement projects as needed.
• Identify and qualify new suppliers in collaboration with category teams and quality specialists.
• Establish and update agreements with major suppliers, including pricing and purchase terms, to meet business directives.

Skills

Communication skills

Networking

Interpersonal skills

Ownership mindset

Data-driven

Swedish language

English language

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

SAP

Excel

Power BI

SharePoint

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Components is a key business unit within Hitachi Energy, based in Ludvika, Sweden. We develop, sell and produce Bushings and Tap-Changers, vital for power transformers. We are part of delivering a safe way of transferring electricity while keeping losses at a minimum. As the world transitions towards an energy system where electricity will be the backbone, Components and Hitachi Energy are well positioned to support this transition.

Responsibilities

• Drive all SCM activities for the appointed portfolio of material, focusing on material availability, quality, and cost.
• Support the Factory Supply Chain Manager by streamlining daily operations and alleviating workload through proactive collaboration and efficient task management.
• Define and implement local sourcing strategies in alignment with regional goals.
• Develop and maintain the supply base, focusing on quality, delivery, and cost efficiency.
• Conduct supplier evaluations and drive improvement projects as needed.
• Identify and qualify new suppliers in collaboration with category teams and quality specialists.
• Establish and update agreements with major suppliers, including pricing and purchase terms, to meet business directives.

Your background

• You are a curious, driven and adaptable person ready to challenge yourself and inspire others towards continuous improvement.
• You possess excellent communication, networking, and interpersonal skills—fostering collaboration and trust across diverse teams and suppliers.
• You have a strong sense of ownership and an entrepreneurial mindset.
• A degree in Engineering is preferred. Experience in Supply Chain Management or Logistics is a plus.
• Proficiency in MS tools like Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Power BI, and familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP is advantageous.
• Good knowledge in Swedish and proficiency in English is required.

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 onboarding phase
• Various trainings 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

Are you ready for an exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you?

For more information: Recruiting Manager Carl Stureson, [e-mail] will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Håkan Blomquist, [phone]; Unionen: Tomas L. Gustafsson, [phone]; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, [phone]. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Elina Mannelqvist [e-mail]