Strategic Buyer

Hitachi Energy; Landskrona kommun; On-site; SEK 650,000 - 850,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group life insurance

Health care allowance

Flexible working hours

Pension/occupational pension

Wellness allowance

Training opportunities

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Landskrona, Sweden, is seeking a Strategic Buyer to drive sourcing and supplier management in a fast-paced environment.

You will lead strategic sourcing for key categories, collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders, and focus on cost, delivery, and quality while creating long-term value. The office offers an entrepreneurial, collaborative team atmosphere.

Join a dynamic team of 15 and influence business decisions through structured procurement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Engineering, or related field.
• Strong communication and networking skills.
• Ownership mindset and entrepreneurial spirit.
• Experience with SAP and manufacturing industries is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize the supply base focusing on delivery, quality, and total cost.
• Identify and qualify new suppliers with quality and engineering teams.
• Lead supplier performance evaluations and drive improvements.
• Manage RFQs, tenders, negotiate terms and conditions.
• Handle contracting processes (NDA, frame agreements, general terms).
• Lead cost-improvement initiatives and own SCM topics.

Skills

Excellent communication

MS Excel

Fluent English

Fluent Swedish

Ownership mindset

Education

Business or Engineering degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

The opportunity

We are searching for a highly motivated Strategic Buyer to join our dynamic and fast-paced work environment. As a Strategic Buyer at Hitachi Energy, you will play a key role in driving our sourcing and supplier management activities while supporting our continued growth in Landskrona. Close collaboration with suppliers and internal stakeholders is essential, together with strong communication and problem‑solving skills to ensure successful outcomes. With a focus on structure, continuous improvement, and long-term value creation, you will have the opportunity to influence business decisions and make a real impact. If you are curious, driven, and eager to challenge both yourself and the organization, this could be your next career step.

We are searching for a highly motivated Strategic Buyer to join our dynamic and fast-paced work environment. As a Strategic Buyer at Hitachi Energy, you will play a key role in driving our sourcing and supplier management activities while supporting our continued growth in Landskrona. Close collaboration with suppliers and internal stakeholders is essential, together with strong communication and problem‑solving skills to ensure successful outcomes. With a focus on structure, continuous improvement, and long-term value creation, you will have the opportunity to influence business decisions and make a real impact. If you are curious, driven, and eager to challenge both yourself and the organization, this could be your next career step.

We are searching for a highly motivated Strategic Buyer to join our dynamic and fast-paced work environment. As a Strategic Buyer at Hitachi Energy, you will play a key role in driving our sourcing and supplier management activities while supporting our continued growth in Landskrona. Close collaboration with suppliers and internal stakeholders is essential, together with strong communication and problem‑solving skills to ensure successful outcomes. With a focus on structure, continuous improvement, and long-term value creation, you will have the opportunity to influence business decisions and make a real impact. If you are curious, driven, and eager to challenge both yourself and the organization, this could be your next career step.

You will join a dynamic team of 15 colleagues and report to the Procurement Manager. In this role, you will lead strategic sourcing activities for your categories and suppliers, ensuring cost‑efficient and reliable solutions. Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders will be key to your success. Our office is in Landskrona, just a 30-minute train ride from Malmö.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Develop and optimize the supply base with a focus on delivery, quality, and total cost.
• Identify and qualify new suppliers in partnership with quality and engineering teams.
• Lead supplier performance evaluations and drive improvement initiatives.
• Manage RFQs, tenders, and negotiate terms and conditions.
• Handle contracting processes (NDA, frame agreements, general terms) in line with business directives.
• Lead, own and deliver cost improvement initiatives
• Take ownership of SCM-related topics to support business objectives.

Your background

• A degree in Business, Engineering, or relevant work experience.
• Excellent communication and networking skills, combined with strong problem‑solving ability.
• High sense of ownership and entrepreneurial mindset.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools, especially Excel.
• Fluency in English and Swedish is required.
• Experience with SAP and manufacturing industries is advantageous, and a genuine interest in technology will help you succeed in this role.

More About Us

We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual – fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well‑being, we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together.

Our Benefits Offering For Our Roles Generally Includes

• Collective agreement, occupational pension & possibility of salary exchange to pension (for ITP1 and ITP2)
• Group life insurance and additional insurances.
• Flex‑time and shortening of working hours in time bank
• Health care and wellness allowance
• Health insurance incl. dental, spectacles & contact lenses allowance (employee pay 140 sek/month via salary deduction)
• Psychological support program
• Supplementary compensation for parental leave
• Various trainings and education supporting employee development
• Internal career possibilities both within Sweden and globally
• Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks

The benefits listed above are an excerpt only and may vary depending on job grade, location and contract type. Eligibility is subject to local regulations.

Questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Gustaf Hedström, [e-mail]