Category Manager

Location:

Landskrona, Skane County, Sweden

Job ID:

R0106119

Date Posted:

2025-12-18

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB

Profession (Job Category):

Customer Service & Contact Center Operations

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

Category Manager

The Opportunity

We are growing in Landskrona and are in the lookout for a proactive team player with exceptional communication and problem-solving skills—someone who thrives on structure, delivers results, and embraces an open mindset. If you are curious, driven, and eager to challenge both yourself and the organization for continuous improvement, this could be your next step.
 

You will join a dynamic team of 12 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.

“This is a role where you can truly make an impact. You’ll work with a passionate team, drive strategic decisions, and see the results of your work every day. If you want responsibility, growth, and the chance to shape the future of procurement at Hitachi Energy, we’d love to have you on board."- Hiring Manager Jennie Lundin

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

• Academic degree in a relevant field (business and/or engineering).
• 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; technical interest is a plus.

What We Offer

• Collective agreement and flexible working hours.
• Health care and wellness allowance.
• Career opportunities within Hitachi Energy—locally and globally.
• Mentor support during onboarding.
• Training and development programs.
• A diverse workplace with 70+ nationalities in Sweden.
• Supplementary parental leave compensation.
• Access to an Employee Benefit Portal with discounts.

More About Us

At Hitachi Energy, you’ll work in an exciting, collaborative environment delivering world-class technology. We value personal development and diversity, and we are committed to building a sustainable energy future. We are growing and welcome applicants who may not meet every requirement—your potential matters.

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t wait—apply today!

For questions about the position, contact Recruiting Manager Jennie Lundin at jennie.lundin@hitachienergy.com.
Union representatives:

• Sveriges Ingenjörer: Senad Dizdar +46 (72) 2303665
• Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43
• Unionen: Claudiu Pop +46 (10) 7386870

For other inquiries, reach out to Talent Partner Johanna Davidsson Drakou at johanna.davidsson-drakou@hitachienergy.com.

 

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