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The opportunity
We are searching for a highly motivated Strategic Buyer to join our dynamic and fast-paced work environment. As a Strategic Buyer at Hitachi Energy, you will play a key role in driving our sourcing and supplier management activities while supporting our continued growth in Landskrona. Close collaboration with suppliers and internal stakeholders is essential, together with strong communication and problem-solving skills to ensure successful outcomes. With a focus on structure, continuous improvement, and long-term value creation, you will have the opportunity to influence business decisions and make a real impact. If you are curious, driven, and eager to challenge both yourself and the organization, this could be your next career step.

You will join a dynamic team of 15 colleagues and report to the Procurement Manager. In this role, you will lead strategic sourcing activities for your categories and suppliers, ensuring cost-efficient and reliable solutions. Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders will be key to your success. Our office is in Landskrona, just a 30-minute train ride from Malmö.

How you’ll make an impact

• Develop and optimize the supply base with a focus on delivery, quality, and total cost.
• Identify and qualify new suppliers in partnership with quality and engineering teams.
• Lead supplier performance evaluations and drive improvement initiatives.
• Manage RFQs, tenders, and negotiate terms and conditions.
• Handle contracting processes (NDA, frame agreements, general terms) in line with business directives.
• Lead, own and deliver cost improvement initiatives
• Take ownership of SCM-related topics to support business objectives.

Your background

• A degree in Business, Engineering, or relevant work experience.
• Excellent communication and networking skills, combined with strong problem-solving ability.
• High sense of ownership and entrepreneurial mindset.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools, especially Excel.
• Fluency in English and Swedish is required.
• Experience with SAP and manufacturing industries is advantageous, and a genuine interest in technology will help you succeed in this role.

More about us

We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual – fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well‑being, we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together.​

Our benefits offering for our roles generally includes: ​

• Collective agreement, occupational pension & possibility of salary exchange to pension (for ITP1 and ITP2)​
• Group life insurance and additional insurances.​
• Flex-time and shortening of working hours in time bank​
• Health care and wellness allowance​
• Health insurance incl. dental, spectacles & contact lenses allowance (employee pay 140 sek/month via salary deduction)​
• Psychological support program​​
• Supplementary compensation for parental leave​
• Various trainings and education supporting employee development ​
• Internal career possibilities both within Sweden and globally​
• Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks​

The benefits listed above are an excerpt only and may vary depending on job grade, location and contract type. Eligibility is subject to local regulations.​

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to submit your application today. ​

Questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Gustaf Hedström, [email protected]​

Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Senad Dizdar +46 (72) 2303665; Unionen: Nils Hornfalk, +46 (72) 2199386; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.

Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.