SCM Specialist

About the role

Hitachi Energy's Power Transformers business unit in Ludvika, Sweden, is looking for an SCM Specialist to ensure the timely delivery of materials supporting its manufacturing and customer commitments worldwide. The role works closely with suppliers, internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams to secure material availability, cost efficiency, quality and compliance. It is a full-time position in a small, growing team.

Key responsibilities

• Drive all SCM activities for the appointed portfolio of materials, with a focus on availability, quality and cost.
• Streamline daily operations and reduce workload through proactive collaboration and efficient task management.
• Define and implement local sourcing strategies in line with regional goals.
• Develop and maintain the supply base, focusing on quality, delivery and cost efficiency.
• Conduct supplier evaluations and drive improvement projects.
• Identify and qualify new suppliers with category teams and quality specialists.
• Manage key supplier relationships, including negotiating contracts, resolving NCRs and ensuring compliance.

Required profile

• Curious, driven and adaptable, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills and good data interpretation.
• Excellent communication, networking and interpersonal skills, with a strong sense of ownership.
• Bachelor in Supply Chain Management or relevant procurement/supply chain experience is a plus.
• Good knowledge of Swedish and English proficiency required.

Required skills

• Advantageous: MS Office tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Power BI.
• Advantageous: familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP.

What we offer

• Collective agreement, occupational pension and salary exchange to pension (for ITP1 and ITP2).
• Group life insurance and additional insurances.
• Flex-time and shortened working hours in a time bank.
• Hybrid work and allowances for a home workspace.
• Health care and wellness allowance, health insurance including dental, spectacles and contact lenses allowance.
• Psychological support programme, parental leave compensation and training opportunities.
• Internal career paths in Sweden and globally, and an employee benefit portal with discounts and perks.