Factory Supply Chain Specialist: Drive Availability & Efficiency

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

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.