Operational Purchaser

The Opportunity

Hitachi Energy is looking for an Operational Purchaser to join our Power Transformers team in Ludvika. In this role, you will optimize our procurement processes to drive operational efficiency and ensure the timely availability of materials. You will be responsible for managing requisitions and facilitating the purchase order process while fostering strong relationships with suppliers to guarantee alignment with company goals and customer requirements.

With a focus on continuous improvement, you'll have the chance to drive positive changes and make a real impact on our business.

How you’ll make an impact

• Oversee requisition processes to ensure alignment with departmental needs and procurement strategies
• Facilitate the creation and approval of purchase orders, ensuring compliance with company policies and contracts
• Foster strong relationships with suppliers to monitor performance and ensure material availability
• Track supplier performance to optimize purchase order execution and proactively address potential issues
• Organize transportation and logistics in line with established Incoterms for efficient shipment coordination
• Verify the receipt of goods, ensuring alignment with quality standards and supporting resolution processes for discrepancies
• Align procurement activities with customer requirements, focusing on content, delivery, sustainability, and pricing

Your background

• High school degree is a must, University degree education is meritorious
• You are a responsible and driven person with focus on quality, delivery, and costs
• Good communication skills in English and Swedish is required
• You can solve upcoming problems independently when needed
• Knowledge in SAP and Microsoft Office
• Experience from logistics or/and manufacturing industry is meritorious
• You can easily collaborate with people from different cultures

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 benefits could be connected to this specific role

More about us
 

Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? We are excited to hear from you!  At Hitachi Energy we value you as a person and believe in personal development.

Recruiting Manager Jenny X. Arvidsson jenny.x.arvidsson@hitachienergy.com, will be happy to answer your questions regarding this position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Håkan Blomquist +46 107 383 152, Unionen: Olle Ruzicka +46 107383144, Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43

All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Antra Volujevica antra.volujevica@hitachienergy.com