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.
• Proficiency in MS tools like Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Power BI, and familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP is advantageous.
• Good knowledge in Swedish and proficiency in English is required.

More About Us​

We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual – fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well‑being, we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together. ​

Our benefits offering for our roles generally includes: ​

• Collective agreement, occupational pension & possibility of salary exchange to pension (for ITP1 and ITP2) ​
• Group life insurance and additional insurances. ​
• Flex-time and shortening of working hours in time bank ​
• Hybrid work & allowances for setting up a workplace at home (in agreement with line manager) ​
• Health care and wellness allowance ​
• Health insurance incl. dental, spectacles & contact lenses allowance (employee pay 140 sek/month via salary deduction) ​
• Psychological support program ​
• Supplementary compensation for parental leave ​
• Various trainings and education supporting employee development ​
• Internal career possibilities both within Sweden and globally ​
• Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks ​

The benefits listed above are an excerpt only and may vary depending on job grade, location and contract type. Eligibility is subject to local regulations. ​

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to submit your application already today. ​

Questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Eva Schölin, eva.scholin@hitachienergy.com

Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Håkan Blomquist, +46 107-38 31 52; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 42; Unionen: Tomas L. Gustafsson, +46 107-38 27 47.