Strategic Buyer

The Opportunity

Are you ready to play a central role in connecting suppliers and internal functions? We are now looking for a Strategic Buyer - Power & Industry Components to join our team in Ludvika. If you're driven, structured, and have a result-oriented mindset, this could be your next challenge.

As a Strategic Buyer, you'll play a vital role in driving and coordinating strategic sourcing activities in collaboration with suppliers and internal stakeholders such as design, sales, production, and operational purchasing. You'll also support day-to-day operations to help minimize disruptions in our supply chain.

Power & Industry Components is embarking on an exciting growth journey, with significant expansion expected in the coming years. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to our business development and be part of a team that's shaping the future.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. Even if you don't meet every requirement, we'd love to learn more about you and how you can contribute to our team.

How you'll make an impact

• Maintain and develop the supplier base with a focus on quality, delivery, and total cost
• Conduct regular supplier evaluations in collaboration with local buyers and initiate improvement projects when needed
• Identify new suppliers in cooperation with the relevant category team
• Coordinate, collaborate, and support the business in various supply chain management topics
• Define and drive local sourcing strategies aligned with regional sourcing strategies, in collaboration with the regional SCM Manager
• Perform benchmark studies for the local factory team

• You are a curious individual with the drive to challenge both yourself and the organization in pursuit of continuous improvement
• Strong communication and networking abilities, combined with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Relevant education and several years of experience in a similar role within the supply chain function
• A strong sense of ownership and an entrepreneurial mindset
• Proficient in MS tools - Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Power BI, etc.
• As part of a company operating on a global stage, fluency in English is required

• 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