The Opportunity

Are you passionate about building strong supplier relationships, driving innovation, and making a meaningful impact?

We’re looking for a visionary leader to join us as our next Global Supply Chain Manager for the newly established Supply Chain department within GI MACH. In this role, you will lead a diverse global team, including Category Managers, Specialists, and Buyers, and be responsible for developing and executing strategic category plans that ensure our units receive the right materials at the right time, quality, and cost. You’ll leverage supplier management, negotiations, and contract execution to drive performance, while fostering a culture of inclusion, accountability, and continuous improvement.

As part of the global HVDC Supply Chain Management team, you’ll report directly to the Global Head of Supply Chain and play a key role in shaping the future of our supply chain operations.

“If you're excited about leading a team through growth and transformation, and thrive in a collaborative, diverse, and forward-thinking environment, then this is the role for you. At HVDC Supply Chain, we believe anything is possible when we work together – as one global team focused on productivity, digitalization, and continuous improvement.” – Andreas Hansson, HVDC Global Head of Supply Chain Management.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who bring leadership experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and a desire to make a positive impact in a global, multicultural environment.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Develop long-term strategies for key material categories within electronics manufacturing.
• Manage supplier-related spend of approximately 200 MUSD.
• Lead sourcing activities including market analysis, category strategy, and value chain analysis.
• Build trust-based partnerships with suppliers to enhance quality and cost efficiency.
• Collaborate across departments to align category activities with business needs.
• Drive continuous improvement using the CIPS methodology.
• Lead price negotiations and monitor cost-saving initiatives.
• Facilitate cross-functional teamwork to identify and implement cost-reduction opportunities.
• Champion Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety, integrity, and accountability – caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Several years of experience in electronics manufacturing services (EMS) and strategic sourcing.
• Proven leadership experience with a collaborative and empowering approach.
• Strong analytical skills, clear communication, and a hands-on mindset.
• Experience in data analysis and forecasting.
• Ability to inspire and motivate teams in a complex, matrixed organization.
• Comfortable working in diverse, multicultural environments.
• Fluent in English at a professional level; additional languages are a plus.
• Willingness to travel approximately 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

We are eager to learn more about you and the unique contributions you can bring to our team. Our selection process is ongoing, and the position may be filled before the advertisement expires — so if you're interested, don't wait to apply!

Please note that by submitting your application, you have read and understand that we will ask for your approval to conduct a background check as part of this recruitment process if you are selected as a final candidate.

Recruiting Manager Andreas Hansson, andreas.hansson@hitachienergy.com answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Hjort, +46 107-38 25 73; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 48; Unionen: Fredrik Holmgren, +46 107-38 21 85. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Eva Schölin, eva.scholin@hitachienergy.com