Location:Ludvika, Dalarna County, SwedenJob ID: R0131916Date Posted:2026-07-20Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN ABProfession (Job Category):Customer Service &amp; Contact Center OperationsJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:The opportunity Are you a strategic supply chain leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? At Hitachi Energy, we're looking for a Factory Supply Chain Manager to join our Transformer Factory in Ludvika and play a key role in securing the materials, supplier partnerships, and supply chain performance that power our growing business.This is an exciting opportunity for a collaborative and results-driven leader who enjoys building strong relationships, leading change, and making a tangible impact in an international organization at the forefront of the energy transition. If you're passionate about people, supply chain excellence, and delivering business results, we would love to hear from you.How you’ll make an impact<ul><li>Be the primary factory responsible for strategic sourcing activities by ensuring material availability, delivery performance and cost competitiveness.</li><li>Develop and lead a competent, technically strong SCM team to support operations.</li><li>Manage assigned spend with a short term and medium term sourcing strategy to meet targets on total cost of ownership, quality, and reliability of supplies.</li><li>Select, qualify, and classify suppliers. Negotiate and sign contracts with key global suppliers and local suppliers.</li><li>Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.</li><li>Apply SCM standards, tools, and processes to ensure business continuity.</li><li>Collaborate with other functions and across similar factories on backlog execution, new product introduction, escalation cases and synergies.</li><li>Implements the sourcing strategy in the factory in line PL/Hub. Own the factory liaison to the Hub/BU category teams in order to provide input to the category</li><li>Control of material costs and lead times at tender stage. Measure gaps tender/actuals investigate on root causes and take adequate corrective/preventive measures.</li><li>Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.</li></ul>Your background<ul><li>Proven experience as Supply Chain Leader, preferably in a heavy industry product assembly environment</li><li>Experience in operational procurement, transportation, and logistics as well in contract negotiations and supply performance improvement projects</li><li>As a leader you have good listening, communication &amp; influencing skills to build trust with your team and different stakeholders</li><li>Strong Collaborative skills and Non Silo working.</li><li>You are inspirational, result-driven, and people-oriented, have a flair for business and like to work in a multi-cultural environment</li><li>It is an advantage if you have knowledge of ERP systems</li><li>English is required, both written and spoken.</li></ul>More about usDo you find this position interesting? Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!Questions regarding the position? Questions can be asked to Talent Partner <a href="mailto:Eva.scholin@hitachienergy.com">Eva.scholin@hitachienergy.com</a>. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Håkan Blomquist, +46 107-38 31 52; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43; Unionen: Tomas L. Gustafsson, +46 107-38 27 47.Accessibility and reasonable accommodationQualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response. Use of Al and automated tools in recruitmentAs part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as <a href="https://www.hitachi.com/en-us/gdpr">Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.</a> Background Screening and Security ChecksAs part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.

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Factory Supply Chain Manager

Location:Ludvika, Dalarna County, SwedenJob ID: R0131916Date Posted:2026-07-20Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN ABProfession (Job Category):Customer Service &amp; Contact Center OperationsJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:The opportunity Are you a strategic supply chain leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? At Hitachi Energy, we're looking for a Factory Supply Chain Manager to join our Transformer Factory in Ludvika and play a key role in securing the materials, supplier partnerships, and supply chain performance that power our growing business.This is an exciting opportunity for a collaborative and results-driven leader who enjoys building strong relationships, leading change, and making a tangible impact in an international organization at the forefront of the energy transition. If you're passionate about people, supply chain excellence, and delivering business results, we would love to hear from you.How you’ll make an impact<ul><li>Be the primary factory responsible for strategic sourcing activities by ensuring material availability, delivery performance and cost competitiveness.</li><li>Develop and lead a competent, technically strong SCM team to support operations.</li><li>Manage assigned spend with a short term and medium term sourcing strategy to meet targets on total cost of ownership, quality, and reliability of supplies.</li><li>Select, qualify, and classify suppliers. Negotiate and sign contracts with key global suppliers and local suppliers.</li><li>Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.</li><li>Apply SCM standards, tools, and processes to ensure business continuity.</li><li>Collaborate with other functions and across similar factories on backlog execution, new product introduction, escalation cases and synergies.</li><li>Implements the sourcing strategy in the factory in line PL/Hub. Own the factory liaison to the Hub/BU category teams in order to provide input to the category</li><li>Control of material costs and lead times at tender stage. Measure gaps tender/actuals investigate on root causes and take adequate corrective/preventive measures.</li><li>Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.</li></ul>Your background<ul><li>Proven experience as Supply Chain Leader, preferably in a heavy industry product assembly environment</li><li>Experience in operational procurement, transportation, and logistics as well in contract negotiations and supply performance improvement projects</li><li>As a leader you have good listening, communication &amp; influencing skills to build trust with your team and different stakeholders</li><li>Strong Collaborative skills and Non Silo working.</li><li>You are inspirational, result-driven, and people-oriented, have a flair for business and like to work in a multi-cultural environment</li><li>It is an advantage if you have knowledge of ERP systems</li><li>English is required, both written and spoken.</li></ul>More about usDo you find this position interesting? Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!Questions regarding the position? Questions can be asked to Talent Partner <a href="mailto:Eva.scholin@hitachienergy.com">Eva.scholin@hitachienergy.com</a>. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Håkan Blomquist, +46 107-38 31 52; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43; Unionen: Tomas L. Gustafsson, +46 107-38 27 47.Accessibility and reasonable accommodationQualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response. Use of Al and automated tools in recruitmentAs part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as <a href="https://www.hitachi.com/en-us/gdpr">Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.</a> Background Screening and Security ChecksAs part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.

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