Category Manager

The opportunity
We are now looking for a team player with outstanding communication and problem-solving skills, who has black belt in structure and a result-oriented and an open mindset. If you are a curious person with the drive to challenge yourself and the organization for continuous improvement, you may be the one!

You will be part of a great team of 10 people and report to the Procurement Manager. In this role you will initiate, drive and follow up on strategic sourcing activities for your categories and suppliers. You will collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders, to find the most cost-efficient and reliable solutions and setups. We are located in Landskrona, an easy 30-minute train ride from Malmö.

How you'll make an impact

• Develop the supply base with focus on delivery, quality, and total cost.
• Identify and qualify new suppliers in cooperation with quality and engineering colleagues.
• Lead supplier performance evaluations, in collaboration with internal stakeholders and initiate improvement projects where required.
• Conduct request for quotations and tenders and negotiate terms and conditions.
• Contracting, NDA, frame agreements and general terms and conditions, in line with Business directives and guidelines.
• Identify, realize and track cost improvement opportunities and initiatives.
• Take lead in SCM related topics to support the business.

Your background

• Hold an Academic degree in a relevant field, such as business and/or engineering.
• Excellent communication and networking skills as well as outstanding problem-solving skills are needed.
• Strong sense of ownership and entrepreneurial attitude.
• Well versed in MS tools - specifically Excel.
• As you will be part of a company that operates on a global arena, proficiency in English and Swedish is required.
• Technical interest is a plus.

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

More about us

We offer you an exciting and stimulating work environment, where you become an important team player collaborating to deliver our world-class technology. We value you as a person and believe in personal development. Join Hitachi Energy and work in a diverse environment that is dedicated to creating a sustainable energy future for today's generations and those to come.

We are growing and are looking for a variety of people to join our team so don't hesitate to apply even though you don't meet all the requirements.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don't delay - apply now!

Recruiting Manager Jennie Lundin, [email protected] will be happy to answer your questions regarding this position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Philip Bengtsson, +46 107-38 25 17; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43; Unionen: Erik Grahn, +46 107-38 68 71. All other questions should be directed to Talent Partner Michael Blomberg, [email protected].

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