
Hitachi Energy Sweden AB · Ludvika
Som Supply Chain Manager ansvarar du för att leda och optimera försörjningskedjan i en internationell tillverkningsmiljö med fokus på verksamhetskontinuitet och resultat.
Som Supply Chain Manager ansvarar du för att leda och optimera försörjningskedjan i en internationell tillverkningsmiljö med fokus på verksamhetskontinuitet och resultat.
The opportunity
Are you a strategic supply chain leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? At Hitachi Energy, we're looking for a Factory Supply Chain Manager to join our Transformer Factory in Ludvika and play a key role in securing the materials, supplier partnerships, and supply chain performance that power our growing business.
This is an exciting opportunity for a collaborative and results-driven leader who enjoys building strong relationships, leading change, and making a tangible impact in an international organization at the forefront of the energy transition. If you're passionate about people, supply chain excellence, and delivering business results, we would love to hear from you.
How you’ll make an impact
Be the primary factory responsible for strategic sourcing activities by ensuring material availability, delivery performance and cost competitiveness.
Develop and lead a competent, technically strong SCM team to support operations.
Manage assigned spend with a short term and medium term sourcing strategy to meet targets on total cost of ownership, quality, and reliability of supplies.
Select, qualify, and classify suppliers. Negotiate and sign contracts with key global suppliers and local suppliers.
Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
Apply SCM standards, tools, and processes to ensure business continuity.
Collaborate with other functions and across similar factories on backlog execution, new product introduction, escalation cases and synergies.
Implements the sourcing strategy in the factory in line PL/Hub. Own the factory liaison to the Hub/BU category teams in order to provide input to the category
Control of material costs and lead times at tender stage. Measure gaps tender/actuals investigate on root causes and take adequate corrective/preventive measures.
Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.
Your background
Proven experience as Supply Chain Leader, preferably in a heavy industry product assembly environment
Experience in operational procurement, transportation, and logistics as well in contract negotiations and supply performance improvement projects
As a leader you have good listening, communication & influencing skills to build trust with your team and different stakeholders
Strong Collaborative skills and Non Silo working.
You are inspirational, result-driven, and people-oriented, have a flair for business and like to work in a multi-cultural environment
It is an advantage if you have knowledge of ERP systems
English is required, both written and spoken.
More about us
Do you find this position interesting? Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!
Questions regarding the position? Questions can be asked to Talent Partner Eva.scholin@hitachienergy.com. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Håkan Blomquist, +46 107-38 31 52; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43; Unionen: Tomas L. Gustafsson, +46 107-38 27 47.
The opportunity Hitachi Energy Transformers- Business Solutions IT Organization is seeking a Factory IT Site Delivery Manager for Ludvika who will provide overall service delivery to the site to drive value and business growth to the business. As Site IT Service Delivery Manager (SDM), you are responsible for building and providing specific IT Solutions/Services interfacing the business, consulting with the Site BU leads, business application owners and IT stakeholders on IT-related topics. This role is responsible for ensuring all IT infrastructure and applications are delivered to the site as well as management of Ticket Management and Escalations. The Site IT SDM is the key point of escalation and is accountable for local business relationship management for IT service performance; you are responsible for aggregating demand for new and improved IT services required by the business and ensuring overall business satisfaction with IT services. In this role, you lead site IT professionals, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring that service delivery processes and procedures are followed to meet the organization's objectives. How you’ll make an impact Manage and lead the Site IT team, ensuring proper staffing, skills, and organization. Act as the main point of contact for IT suppliers and CDC teams on IT-related matters. Ensure effective ticket management, including triage and escalation processes. Provide onsite IT infrastructure support and delivery, including project management for IT builds. Maintain governance, IT security, and cybersecurity operations, including first response to incidents. Gather and manage business requirements and ensure access to necessary applications. Oversee IT budget planning, cost control, and network connectivity, including machine integration. Coordinate applications, vendors, and support the development and motivation of team members. Your background Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering or 10+ years in Information Systems. At least 4 years of experience in an IT management role. Strong communication skills in English and good proficiency in Swedish. Proven experience (2+ years) managing complex global IT projects. Background in process management, continuous improvement, and business process optimization. Understanding of manufacturing operations, change management, and cross-functional collaboration. Experience with complex stakeholder environments and strong knowledge of IT policies and end-to-end business processes. Familiarity with key tools and methodologies (e.g., MS Office, ServiceNow, Azure, SAP S/4HANA, ITIL, Lean Six Sigma) and ability to manage IT resources in a multi-shift factory environment. What we offer Collective agreement Flexible working time Health care and wellness allowance Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy, both in Sweden and globally Mentor support during onboarding Various trainings and education supporting employee development A diverse company with over 70+ nationalities working in Sweden Supplementary compensation for parental leave Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks Additional benefits may apply to this specific role More about us Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Don’t delay – apply today! Due to summer vacation the screening process will start in the beginning of August Recruiting Manager David Garcia-Bayon , david.garcia-bayon@hitachienergy.com will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Håkan Blomquist, +46 107-38 31 52; Unionen: Olle Ruzicka, +46 107-38 31 44; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 42. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Magnus Rönnholm, magnus.ronnholm@hitachienergy.com.
The opportunity At Hitachi Energy, we are a leading innovator in HVDC installations, dedicated to delivering exceptional solutions and services to our clients worldwide. With a presence in over 200+ countries, our diverse team of professionals is committed to excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We are proud of our rich history of success and our forward-looking approach that keeps us at the forefront of this industry. We are now seeking a dynamic and experienced Team Manager - Factory System Test Operations at HVDC Control & Protection to join our driven and professional team. If you are passionate about leadership, thrive in a fast-paced environment and are eager to make a significant impact, we want to hear from you! How you'll make an impact - Lead, mentor and manage a team of engineers in our factory system areas, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment. - Oversee and coordinate the daily operations of our test facilities together with other team managers, ensuring compliance with standards, specifications and safety protocols. - Collaborate with quality control teams to identify and address potential quality issues and improve testing efficiency and accuracy. - Ensure test facilities are adequately staffed and equipped to meet project demands. - Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement changes to enhance efficiency and productivity within the team. Your background - Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field. - Proven experience in a leadership role within the HVDC industry or similar high-tech manufacturing environment. - Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make sound decisions under pressure. - Long experience in electrical installations and commissioning is preferred. - Professional Swedish language skills are required. Additional information Recruiting Manager: Deboleena Kumar, deboleena.kumar@hitachienergy.com will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Hjort, +46 107-38 29 86; Unionen: Fredrik Holmgren, +46 107-38 21 85; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43. You can also contact Talent Partner Magnus Rönnholm, magnus.ronnholm@hitachienergy.com.
The Opportunity Components is a key business unit within Hitachi Energy, based in Ludvika, Sweden. We develop, sell and produce Bushings and Tap-Changers, both vital for all Power Transformers. 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, Components and Hitachi Energy are well positioned in making this happen. We at Components are now looking for an enthusiastic and driven Factory Supply Chain Specialist who values personal growth and is eager to continuously learn. In this role, you will be the key speaking partner towards our suppliers, collaborating with internal teams such as design, sales, production, services, and operational purchasing. You’ll play an essential part in driving and coordinating strategic sourcing activities, working closely with stakeholders to uncover cost-efficient and reliable solutions and setups. 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. Support the Factory Supply Chain Manager by 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. Establish and update agreements with major suppliers, including pricing and purchase terms, to meet business directives. Your background You are a curious, driven and adaptable person ready to challenge yourself and inspire others towards continuous improvement. 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 degree in Engineering is preferred. Experience in Supply Chain Management or Logistics 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. What we offer Collective agreement Flexible working time Health care and wellness allowance Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally Mentor to support you throughout onboard phase Various trainings and education supporting employee development Diversified company with over 70+ nationalities working in Sweden Supplementary compensation for parental leave Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks More about us Are you ready for an exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today! More information: Recruiting Manager Carl Stureson, carl.stureson@hitachienergy.com will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Håkan Blomquist, +46 107-38 31 52; Unionen: Tomas L. Gustafsson, +46 107-38 27 47; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Elina Mannelqvist elina.mannelqvist@hitachienergy.com