Operational Purchaser

The opportunity
Hitachi Energy, Composites, is looking to strengthen our team of operational purchasers. As an operational purchaser you will have a key role in securing material in a time of significant growth in demand as well as in our own production capacity. You will work closely with planning, SCM, quality, and production. Are you driven by a genuine eagerness to learn and grow? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
Our production unit located in Piteå in northern Sweden. The main product is composite hollow insulators. Typical applications are transformer bushings, wall bushings, breaker bushings, surge arresters, cable terminations, station post insulators, etc. Other products are machined glass fiber / epoxy cylinders used for instance for tap changers.
Our team culture is flexible, transparent, and cooperative. Join us and be part of a team that values collaboration and innovation!
How you’ll make an impact
Issue purchase orders and follow up with our suppliers
Prioritize and help our suppliers feeding us the most critical items
Optimizing our purchasing patterns by setting and adjusting parameters in SAP
Follow up inbound transport
Invoice management
Be part of or drive problem solving
Support or drive development of our internal processes

Your background
You have an academical background within logistics or business administration or similar work experience.
You have good knowledge in using excel and ERP system, preferable SAP
You are fluent in English and Swedish
You are analytical and structured

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
Join Hitachi Energy and work in a team that is dedicated to creating a future where innovative digital technologies allow greater access to cleaner energy!
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!
Recruiting Manager Peter Lindberg, peter.Lindberg1@hitachienergy.com, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives, Sveriges Ingenjörer - Marcus Nordlund-Oja, +46 107-38 31 93; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, + 46 107-38 70 43; Unionen: Per Lidman, +46 107-38 98 66. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Johanna Laiv, johanna.laiv@hitachienergy.com.