We are searching for a highly motivated and skilled Operational Buyer to join our dynamic and fast-paced work environment. As an Operational Buyer at Hitachi Energy, you will have the opportunity to play a critical role in ensuring that our operations run smoothly and efficiently. Collaboration with suppliers and internal stakeholders is critical, together with a strong sense of details to make sure that we have the materials we need when we need them. With a focus on continuous improvement, you will have the chance to drive positive change and make a real impact on our business.

Your Responsibilities:

• Plan and place purchase orders in SAP S/4 Hana based on business needs.
• Follow up on order acknowledgements.
• Manage rescheduling of orders and forecasts.
• Monitor deliveries in close collaboration with suppliers.
• Make sure material is delivered on time and with the right quality.
• Communicate delays and potential material shortages internally.
• Manage safety stock levels.
• Invoice management.
• Track, follow up and improve KPIs e.g. Supplier-On-Time-Delivery.
• Handle claims towards suppliers.
• Drive the Hitachi Energy agenda towards suppliers.
• All above in close collaboration with suppliers and internal stakeholder.

Your Background:

• Either with the right attitude and willingness to learn and grow or with some years of experience from a similar position.
• Good understanding of commercial terms.
• Experience of negotiation.
• You are a well-structured, self-driven person with focus on details.
• Team player with outstanding communication skills.
• Fluent in Swedish and English, other languages are a plus.
• Skills in Microsoft Office and possibly ERP systems like SAP S/4 Hana.

More about us

Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply before June 7! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!

We are interested to learn more about you and what you can contribute with so don’t hesitate to apply even though you don’t meet all requirements. A team with great cooperation and with diverse backgrounds is waiting for you to join!

More information: Recruiting Manager, Jennie Lundin, [email protected], will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Philip Bengtsson, +46 107-38 25 17; Unionen: Erik Grahn, +46 107-38 68 71; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Michael Blomberg [email protected]