Project SCM Specialist

Hitachi Energy, Västerås; Västerås kommun; Hybrid; SEK 520,000 - 620,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working time

Career development

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Västerås is seeking a Project SCM Specialist to act as the focal point between HVDC and suppliers during project execution. You will collaborate with project managers, planners and engineers to ensure timely, cost‑effective and high‑quality equipment deliveries while actively managing supplier relationships.

The role requires experience with suppliers, negotiation and a collaborative, results‑driven mindset.

Qualifications

• Academic degree in SCM, business & administration, or engineering (or equivalent work experience).
• Experience interacting with suppliers and negotiating commercial discussions.
• Collaborative, reliable team player with an independent, results‑oriented working style.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the focal point between HVDC and suppliers during project execution.
• Collaborate with Project SCM Managers, Logistic Planners, Engineers, Documentation Control and Suppliers to ensure on-time, on-budget, quality deliveries.
• Share ownership of equipment or project responsibilities in a team of Project SCM Specialists.
• Drive proactive planning and follow-up on all equipment deliveries with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Lead and participate in kick-off and clarification meetings with suppliers.
• Work with the Project SCM Manager to resolve upcoming quality constraints or deficiencies in supplier deliveries.
• Uphold Hitachi Energy core values of safety and integrity in daily actions.

Skills

Supplier interaction

Negotiation

Commercial discussions

Team player

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Bring your expertise to our innovative team at Hitachi Energy and help create a greener future with world-leading technology. HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) develops and sells DC transmission systems globally, used for long-distance electricity transmission and submarine cables.

As part of our Global Supply Chain Management, you'll contribute to major infrastructure projects worldwide, working closely with end customers and enjoying vast career opportunities. If you thrive on complex projects and have a problem‑solving and curious mindset, this role is for you!

We value diversity and collaboration, ensuring everyone feels respected and included. Join us and make a difference!

How you’ll make an impact

• As Project SCM Specialist you will be the focal point between HVDC and our suppliers during the execution phase of our projects.
• You will work closely with Project SCM Managers, Logistic Planners, Engineers, Documentation Control and Suppliers follow up and secure that the equipment and documentation deliveries from our Suppliers is according to agreed time, cost and quality.
• You work in a team with other Project SCM Specialists and will take on equipment’s or project responsibility.
• During the project execution you need to ensure relentless execution with proactive planning and follow-up on all equipment deliveries with our suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• During project execution you will also drive, attend and provide information to kick‑off and clarification meetings with suppliers.
• You will work closely with the Project SCM Manager to solve upcoming quality constraints or deficiencies with the supplier equipment deliveries.
• Living Hitachi Energy core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

• You have an academic degree in a relevant field: Supply Chain Management, Business & Administration, or Engineering (or equivalent work experience).
• Preferably you have a couple years of relevant experience as working in close interaction with suppliers, negotiation and/or in commercial discussions.
• On a personal level, you are a collaborative and reliable team player with an independent and results oriented working style.
• You are communicative and good at building networks internally as well as externally.
• You should also have the ability to stay structured and organized even under pressure and when dealing with many tasks and stakeholders in parallel.
• You are fluent in English, both written and spoken;

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 onboard 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

Additional information

Our flexible working practices help you optimize personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow.

This is a hybrid position where you will be based at the Ludvika or Västerås Hitachi Energy office, with the possibility of working from home up to a couple times per week.