{"data":{"id":146663,"slug":"hvdc-category-specialist","type":"job","title":"HVDC Category Specialist","description":"The Opportunity\nJoin Our Innovative HVDC GI Valves SCM Team as a Category Specialist! Are you ready to enhance your career journey? HVDC Supply Chain is seeking a dedicated Category Specialist to drive our global procurement initiatives.\nHVDC is a business unit within Hitachi Energy, headquarters in Ludvika, Sweden, which develops, manufactures and sells DC transmission systems on a global market. HVDC technology is used to transmit electricity over long distances and for power transmission via submarine cables. It is also used to connect power systems.\nWe are now looking for an engaging and driven person to join the Supply Chain Management team in HVDC GI Valves as a Category Specialist. As a Category Specialist, you support the development and implementation of procurement strategies in close alignment with the Category Manager. You will also be part of the daily operational work with suppliers and other functions within HVDC. For this role, we require someone who is flexible and adaptable, as the position involves everything from strategic work to material follow-up to working with materials in our ERP system (SAP).\nThis is a role with many interfaces and interesting work tasks, and you will have great opportunities for learning and development. Our team culture is flexible, transparent, and cooperative, and since you will have many international interfaces, you will have the opportunity to build strong international contacts both internally within HVDC and with our suppliers. If you are interested in this opportunity, we welcome your application!\nHow you'll make an impact\nYou will work hand-in-hand with project teams and internal stakeholders to bring strategies defined during the tendering phase to life.\nYou will engage in diverse projects, executing strategies with agility and precision.\nWork closely with our suppliers to achieve the best possible supplier performance\nFollow up on activities and deliveries with our suppliers\nYou will drive daily operational work with suppliers and other functions within HVDC\nSupport the global Category Management team with operational tasks such as planning, procurement, negotiations, and securing supply in challenging situations\n\nYour background\nAn experienced professional, ready to hit the ground running. This is not an entry-level position.\nExperience from operational and tactical Supply Chain Management\nA collaborative team player with a passion for tactical sourcing and supply chain management.\nCoordinate SCM activities from projects to manufacturing and suppliers\nKnowledge of SAP MM Module\nProficient with MS Office and Power BI tools\nBusiness acumen, decision-making, and problem-solving skills\nEager to bring your unique perspective and contribute to a dynamic, growing team.\nFluency in English, both written and spoken. Swedish is a merit.\n\nWhat we offer\nCollective agreement\nFlexible working time\nHealth care and wellness allowance\nFantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally\nMentor to support you throughout the onboarding phase\nVarious trainings and education supporting employee development\nDiversified company with over 100 nationalities working in Sweden\nSupplementary compensation for parental leave\nEmployee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks\n\nMore information\nAre you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Don't delay\u2014apply today!\nApplications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and the position can be filled in a shorter timeline. Welcome!\nUnion representatives\u2014Sveriges Ingenj\u00f6rer: Mikael Hjort, +46 107-38 29 86; Unionen: Fredrik Holmgren, +46 107-38 21 85; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Eva Sch\u00f6lin, eva.scholin@hitachienergy.com","language":"sv","is_translated":true,"title_original":"HVDC Category Specialist","description_original":"The Opportunity\nJoin Our Innovative HVDC GI Valves SCM Team as a Category Specialist! Are you ready to enhance your career journey? HVDC Supply Chain is seeking a dedicated Category Specialist to drive our global procurement initiatives.\nHVDC is a business unit within Hitachi Energy, headquarters in Ludvika, Sweden, which develops, manufactures and sells DC transmission systems on a global market. HVDC technology is used to transmit electricity over long distances and for power transmission via submarine cables. It is also used to connect power systems. \nWe are now looking for an engaging and driven person to join the Supply Chain Management team in HVDC GI Valves as a Category Specialist. As a Category Specialist, you support the development and implementation of procurement strategies in close alignment with the Category Manager. You will also be a part of the daily operational work with suppliers and other functions within HVDC. For this role it requires that you are unpretentious for the job requires that you need to do everything from strategies work to material follow-up to working with your material in our ERP system (SAP). \nThis is a role with many interfaces and interesting work tasks, and you will get great opportunities for learning and development. Our team culture is flexible, transparent, and cooperative, and since you will have many international interfaces, you will get the opportunity to build strong international contacts both internally within HVDC and with our suppliers. If you are interested in this opportunity, welcome with your application!\nHow you\u00b4ll make an impact\nYou will work hand-in-hand with project teams and internal stakeholders to bring strategies defined during the tendering phase to life.\nYou will engage in diverse projects, executing strategies with agility and precision.\nWork closely with our suppliers to gain the best possible supplier performance\nFollow up on activities and deliveries with our suppliers\nYou will drive daily operational work with suppliers and other functions within HVDC\nSupport the global Category Management team with operational tasks such as planning, procurement, negotiations, secure supply in challenging situations\n\nYour background\nAn experienced professional, ready to hit the ground running. This is not an entry-level position.\nExperience from operational and tactical Supply Chain Management\nA collaborative team player with a passion for tactical sourcing and supply chain management.\nCoordinate SCM activities from projects to manufacturing and suppliers\nKnowledge of SAP MM Module\nWell versed with MS Office and Power BI tools\nBusiness skills, decision making, and problem-solving skills\nEager to bring your unique perspective and contribute to a dynamic, growing team.\nFluency in English, both written and spoken. Swedish is a merit.\n\nWhat we offer\nCollective agreement\nFlexible working time\nHealth care and wellness allowance\nFantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally\nMentor to support you throughout onboard phase\nVarious trainings and education supporting employee development\u200b\nDiversified company with over 100 nationalities working in Sweden\nSupplementary compensation for parental leave\nEmployee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks\n\nMore information\nAre you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Don\u2019t delay - Apply today!\nApplications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and the position can be filled in a shorter timeline. Welcome!\nUnion representatives - Sveriges Ingenj\u00f6rer: Mikael Hjort, +46 107-38 29 86; Unionen: Fredrik Holmgren, +46 107-38 21 85; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43. 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