Category Manager

The OpportunityWe are looking for a Category Manager to leverage the SITE SERVICES spend within Europe for an excess of 50 M$. You will be part of the European supply chain organization and will be responsible for developing and driving the regional category strategy, ensuring our units have the proper supply base, with services aligned to our requirements of safety and quality, with the agreed schedule and at the best total cost.

How you´ll make an impactDevise long-term strategies for site servicesCreate, manage and run end-to-end projectsDevelop strategic purchasing plans and supplier consolidation projectsBundling of price negotiations, managing and monitoring savings across all unitsLead internal cross-functional efforts to identify and quickly implement cost-reduction activitiesFoster trust relationships with vendors to achieve better pricing and quality of servicesMeet with key suppliers for exchanges over performance, planning, pricing, and future activitiesCooperate and functionally manage a team of Buyers who are in operational units across EuropeLeveraging the Continuous Improvement Process (CIPS) for assigned categoriesFulfill the guidelines of SOX, OHS, EHS and complianceLiving Hitachi Energy core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the businessYour backgroundSeveral years of work experience in category management roles and/or strategic sourcing, primarily handling SITE SERVICESHold a diploma or a university degree, preferably in engineering or supply chainAnalytic leader, good communicator and Hands-on-minded.

Understanding of data analysis and forecasting methodsAbility to motivate the team members in a complex matrix environment. Experienced in an intercultural multi-business environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), plus a knowledge of SAP would be beneficialExcellent command of English at negotiating level (both written and spoken)Able to travel approximately 30%.

What we offerCollective agreementFlexible working timeHealth care and wellness allowanceFantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globallyMentor to support you throughout onboard phaseVarious trainings and education supporting employee development Diversified company with over 70+ nationalities working in SwedenSupplementary compensation for parental leaveEmployee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perksMore about usAre you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!Recruiting Manager Omar Ceola, omar. ceola@hitachienergy. com will answer your questions about the position.

Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Philip Bengtsson, +46 107 38 25 17; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43 ; Unionen: Michael Fosselius, +46 107-38 46 19.  All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Michael Blomberg, michael. blomberg@hitachienergy. comHitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.