HVDC Yard Equipment SCM Manager hos Hitachi Energy, Västerås

The opportunity

As HVDC Yard Equipment SCM Manager, you will lead a global organization responsible for strategic sourcing, category management and supplier performance across a portfolio of critical high-voltage equipment used in HVDC projects worldwide. This includes categories such as: Power Transformers, HV Bushings, Breakers, Disconnectors, Surge Arresters, GIS & AIS Equipment, Capacitor, Reactor, Auxiliary Equipment.

This is a highly visible leadership position with significant exposure to senior business leaders across HVDC, Grid Integration, Engineering, Project Execution and Supply Chain Management.

You will play a critical role in ensuring supplier readiness, capacity, competitiveness and execution performance for a rapidly growing global project business while building a world-class category organization capable of supporting the future growth of HVDC.

You will be a member of the global HVDC SCM Leadership Team and report directly to the Global Head of HVDC Supply Chain Management.

Your background

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or a related field.

10+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, category management, supply chain leadership or procurement within capital-intensive industries.

Strong experience managing categories related to high-voltage equipment, power transmission systems, utilities, energy infrastructure, EPC projects or industrial manufacturing.

Proven leadership experience managing global and multicultural teams, including leaders of leaders.

Demonstrated success in building, transforming and scaling organizations to support significant business growth.

Experience leading procurement activities for large-scale EPC, infrastructure, energy or industrial projects.

Strong commercial acumen with advanced negotiation and supplier relationship management capabilities.

Excellent communication, influencing and executive presentation skills with the ability to engage effectively at senior leadership levels.

Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate market intelligence into business strategy.

Track record of driving measurable business results through strategic sourcing and supplier partnerships.

"Problem Solving mindset" assuring the role owner and the team would find solutions, in alignment with the internal/external stakeholders in case criticalities would emerge.

Ability to lead in a fast-growing, complex and highly matrixed global organization.

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 Gustaf Hedström, gustaf.hedstrom@hitachienergy.com

Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Nawzad Rashid, +46 (10) 7389148; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 10 7387043; Unionen: Karin Ulvemark, +46 107-38 51 42.