SCM Specialist

The Opportunity

Are you passionate about procurement, supplier partnerships, and driving operational excellence? Join Hitachi Energy as an SCM Specialist and play a key role in ensuring the timely delivery of materials that support our manufacturing and customer commitments worldwide.

Power Transformers is a key business unit within Hitachi Energy, based in Ludvika, Sweden. We are part of delivering a safe way of transferring electricity while keeping losses at a minimum. As the world transitions towards an energy system where electricity will be the backbone - aiming to more than double our consumption of electricity worldwide until 2050, Power Transformers and Hitachi Energy are well positioned in making this happen.

In this fast-paced role, you will work closely with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to ensure material availability, cost efficiency, quality, and compliance. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven professional who enjoys building strong supplier relationships, solving challenges proactively, and contributing to a global supply chain environment. You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while developing your expertise in procurement, supplier management, and supply chain operations within a collaborative and innovative organization. You’ll join a small, tight-knit, and growing team that thrives on mutual support, a fast-paced environment, and a positive atmosphere.

How you'll make an impact

• To drive all SCM activities for the appointed portfolio of material. With the main focus on material availability, quality and cost.
• Streamlining daily operations and alleviating workload through proactive collaboration and efficient task management.
• Define and implement local sourcing strategies in alignment 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.
• Manage relationships with key suppliers, including negotiating contracts, resolving NCRs, and ensuring compliance with requirements.

Your background

• You are a curious, driven and adaptable person ready to challenge yourself and inspire others towards continuous improvement.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to interpret data and draw meaningful conclusions.
• You possess excellent communication, networking, and interpersonal skills—fostering collaboration and trust across diverse teams and suppliers.
• You have a strong sense of ownership and an entrepreneurial mindset.
• A Bachelor in Supply Chain Management or relevant experience in Procurement or Supply Chain Management is a plus.