Category Manager
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Job Description
Location:
Ludvika Dalarna County SwedenJob ID:
R0079888Date Posted:
Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN ABProfession (Job Category):
Customer Service & Contact Center OperationsJob Schedule:
Full timeRemote:
NoJob Description:
We are looking for acategory managerto manage the capital expenditures (Capex) and a set of direct material mechanical categories. You as a category manager will be part of European Supply Chain organization and will be responsible for developing and driving the category strategies for the assigned categories ensuring our units receive the specified material at the best price ontime and in the right quality by utilizing supply base management negotiations and contract management. You are also responsible for supplier risk management and therefore accountable for implementing a multiple sourcing strategy.
How youll make an impact
- Devise longterm strategies for Capex and direct material mechanical categories.
- Create manage and run endtoend projects related to Capex strategic purchasing
- Develop strategic purchasing plans and supplier consolidation projects
- Bundling of price negotiations managing and monitoring savings across all units
- Lead internal crossfunctional efforts to identify and quickly implement costreduction activities
- Foster trust relationships with vendors to achieve better pricing and quality of services
- Meet with key suppliers for exchanges over performance planning pricing and future activities
- Cooperate with a team of Buyers who are located in operational units across Europe
- Liaise with other functions to determine activities of a product category
- Leveraging the Continuous Improvement Process (CIPS) for assigned categories
- Fulfill the guidelines of SOX OHS EHS and compliance
- Living Hitachi Energy core values of safety and integrity which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business
Your background
- Several years of working experiences in manufacturing industries in category management roles and/or strategic sourcing primarily handling Capex and/or MRO and direct materials
- Hold a diploma or a university degree preferably in engineering or supply chain
- Analytic Leader Good Communicator and Hands on minded.
- Understanding of data analysis and forecasting methods
- Ability to motivate the team members in a complex matrix environment.
- Experienced in intercultural multibusiness environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word Excel) plus a strong knowledge of SAP would be beneficial
- Excellent command of English at negotiating level (both written and spoken) preferably complemented by other language skills.
- Able to travel approx. 20 30.
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 a new exciting challenge Does the above description sound like you. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis so dont delay apply today!
Recruiting Manager Omar answer your questions about the position. Union representatives Sveriges Ingenjrer: Philip Bengtsson; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt; Unionen: Michael Fosselius.All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Michael Blomberg
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
