Operational Buyer

The opportunity Join the Capacitors Factory in Ludvika as an Operational Buyer and become part of a growing Supply Chain team. In this role, you ensure the availability of components needed for customer deliveries and daily production. You work closely with colleagues in planning, production, quality, engineering, and sales. We are building a strong foundation for future growth, and you will play an important role in shaping and improving our purchasing processes. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your skills, contribute to real business impact, and grow within a collaborative and supportive environment. "We’re looking for someone who’s curious, motivated, and ready to grow with us. This is a great opportunity to make a real impact in a dynamic and supportive team." – Aswin Devanathan, SCM Manager How you’ll make an impact Monitor MRP messages daily and place purchase orders based on system recommendations and production requirements. Follow up on order confirmations and deliveries to ensure suppliers meet agreed timelines and terms. Maintain and optimize procurement parameters in the ERP system, such as safety stock, reorder points and lot sizes. Collaborate with Production Planners and Strategic Buyers to analyze consumption trends, adjust inventory levels, and implement stock reduction initiatives in line with operational demand. Partner with Strategic Buyers to ensure supplier performance in delivery, quality, and flexibility, and proactively resolve and escalate issues when needed. Collaborate with logistics, warehouse, and Accounts Payable teams to ensure timely goods receipt and accurate invoice handling, resolving discrepancies when needed. Drive continuous improvements in the procure-to-pay process to increase efficiency, support supplier collaboration, and reduce costs. Uphold Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, taking accountability for actions and fostering a culture of care and responsibility toward colleagues and the business. Your background Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field 3–5 years of experience in operational purchasing or a similar role Proficiency in SAP MM module or other ERP systems, and MS Office tools Strong leadership and negotiation skills Structured, responsible, and improvement-focused mindset Team player with a solution-oriented approach Fluent in English; Swedish is an advantage What we offer Flexible working arrangements Collective agreement Health and wellness allowance Career growth within a global organization Mentorship during onboarding Learning and development opportunities Diverse workplace with 70+ nationalities represented in Sweden Supplementary compensation for parental leave Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks Don’t hesitate – apply today and let us learn more about you and the unique contributions you can bring to our team! Please note that applications will be reviewed by mid-August due to the summer vacation period. Reruiting Manager Aswin Devanathan, aswin.devanathan@hitachienergy.com will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Philip Bengtsson, +46 107 38 25 17; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107 387 043; Unionen: Michael Fosselius, +46 107 38 46 19. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Sara Wendel, sara.wendel@hitachienergy.com.