SCM & Procurement Manager - LSU Sweden

The Opportunity

Our Service business is growing rapidly, and if you want to be part of this journey, now is the time. Our Service portfolio covers everything from installation at site to scheduled maintenance, value-added services, troubleshooting, extensions, retrofits, and replacements.

We are now looking for a strong, inspiring and dedicated Head of SCM & Procurement.

This role combines strategic purchasing with leadership, where you will drive procurement activities and develop the team. You will set processes, build a strong team, and act as the link between the business and our suppliers. The position requires a clear business focus and the ability to work closely with both internal and external stakeholders.

As a leader, you create engagement and develop your team members while ensuring the department delivers on set targets. You will define and drive local sourcing strategies in line with regional and global guidelines, conduct supplier evaluations, and initiate improvement projects. You will negotiate and establish agreements with key suppliers and actively work to identify and qualify new suppliers in collaboration with category and quality teams.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who bring leadership experience, strong communication skills, and a desire to make a positive impact in a global, multicultural environment.

"Do you want to work in a fast-paced environment with a global network? At Service you will make a impact and see the results. Take the chance to be part of our growing team." - Elin Johansson LSU Manager

How you'll make an impact:

• Be an inspiring leader who supports and develops your team.
• Take responsibility for personnel, work environment and budget within your area
• Define and drive local sourcing strategies that align with the development and implementation of regional and global sourcing strategies in collaboration with Category Managers.
• Runs regular supplier evaluations in collaboration with the respective local buyer and initiate improvement projects when required, with focus on quality, delivery and total cost.
• Identifies new suppliers in cooperation with relevant category team. Qualifies new suppliers in cooperation with Supplier Quality and Engineering specialists.

Your background:

• Leadership experiences
• Several years of experience of supply chain management
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Preferably, you have knowledge of similar businesses
• Strong sense of ownership and problem-solving attitude
• Willingness to travel when needed
• Fluency in English, written and spoken, is required. Swedish is strongly preferable for collaboration with local stakeholders

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 training 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 are eager to learn more about you and the unique contributions you can bring to our team. Please note that while our selection process is ongoing and the position may be filled before the advertisement expires - so if you're interested, don't wait to apply!

Recruiting Manager Elin Johansson, elin.johansson@hitachienergy.com answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Philip Bengtsson, +46 107-38 25 17; Unionen: Michael Fosselius, +46 107-38 46 19; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Eva Schölin, eva.scholin@hitachienergy.com

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Client-provided location(s): Ludvika, Sweden

Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-159709

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-10-09T23:34:59