Operational Purchaser

Posted:
5/29/2025, 5:00:00 PM

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Customer Success & Support ⋅ Operations & Logistics

Location:

Ludvika, Dalarna County, Sweden

Job ID:

R0065648

Date Posted:

2025-05-30

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB

Profession (Job Category):

Customer Service & Contact Center Operations

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The Opportunity

We are looking for a curious and motivated employee to our Purchase department for Surge Arrester unit in Ludvika. You will be part of our newly formed SCM and Purchase team, consisting of skilled and driven colleagues. We value a positive work culture, delivering results while enjoying our work.

As an Operational purchaser, you will be responsible for purchasing selected materials and products to our production. You will collaborate closely with various departments, including Production, Planning, Order Management, and Engineering.

The Surge Arrester unit are in a growth phase where we believe that you can contribute to our interesting journey.

How you'll make an impact

  • Placing purchase orders in our system (SAP and others) for your area of responsibility.

  • Responsible for follow-up and OTD of the deliveries.

  • Collaborating with suppliers including forecasting.

  • Actively participating in meetings with related departments.

  • Analyzing of material consumption and propose update of master data in SAP.

  • Contributing to the development of our internal processes.

Your Background

  • Several years of experience in manufacturing industry.

  • You take ownership, are structured, goal-oriented, and strive for continuous improvement.

  • A team player with a solution-driven mindset.

  • Strong analytical skills, helping you define and prioritize tasks for the best of the unit.

  • Fluent in Swedish and English, both spoken and written.

  • Experience from manufacturing industry is considered positive.

  • Knowledge of SAP or similar ERP systems is a plus.

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 new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!

Recruiting managers Karina Larsson [email protected] and Tomas Arnoldsson [email protected], will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Philip Bengtsson +46 107 38 25 17; Unionen: Michael Fosselius +46 107 38 46 19; Ledarna: Frank Hollestedt +46 10 7387043. Any other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Antra Volujevica [email protected]

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Hitachi America Ltd

Website: https://hitachi.com/

Headquarter Location: Santa Clara, California, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1959

IPO Status: Private

Industries: Consulting ⋅ Industrial Engineering ⋅ Information Technology ⋅ Machinery Manufacturing ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Mining Technology