Strategic Factory Supply Chain Partner

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Ludvika kommun; On-site; SEK 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working time

Health care and wellness allowance

Career possibilities within Hitachi

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Components in Ludvika, Sweden is seeking a proactive Factory Supply Chain Specialist to drive SCM activities, focusing on material availability, quality, and cost. You will partner with suppliers and internal teams across design, sales, production, services and operations purchasing to implement sourcing strategies.

You will build and maintain supplier relationships, evaluate performance, and establish major agreements aligned with business goals.

Qualifications

• Curious, driven and adaptable; strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ownership mindset and proactive collaboration with suppliers.
• Engineering degree preferred; SCM or Logistics experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive SCM activities for the appointed portfolio of material with focus on availability, quality and cost.
• Support the Factory Supply Chain Manager by streamlining daily operations and reducing workload through proactive collaboration.
• Define and implement local sourcing strategies aligned 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 supplier agreements, including pricing and terms, to meet business directives.

Skills

Communication

Ownership mindset

Adaptability

Leadership

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Power BI

SAP

Job description

Hitachi Energy Components in Ludvika, Sweden is seeking a proactive Factory Supply Chain Specialist to drive SCM activities, focusing on material availability, quality, and cost. You will partner with suppliers and internal teams across design, sales, production, services and operations purchasing to implement sourcing strategies.

You will build and maintain supplier relationships, evaluate performance, and establish major agreements aligned with business goals.