The opportunity Hitachi Energy is looking for an Operational Purchaser to join our Business Unit Transformers team in Ludvika. In this role, you will optimize our procurement processes to drive operational efficiency and ensure the timely availability of materials. This is your opportunity to grow your logistics expertise, contribute to operational excellence, and make a meaningful impact in the energy industry. Your mission will be to develop and implement a modern, user-friendly planning solution that simplifies daily operations and creates full transparency across the testing process. Working closely with the Material Lab test team, you will ensure that the solution is built around real operational needs and delivers value to every user. The goal is a powerful yet intuitive platform that gives the entire team a clear visual overview of available resources, planned and ongoing tests, quotations, and invoices—all in one place. To be successful in this role, you need a good understanding of the different testing processes and the needs of the Material Lab team. This knowledge will help ensure that the solution improves efficiency, transparency, and planning accuracy. How you´ll make an impact Oversee requisition processes to ensure alignment with departmental needs and procurement strategies. Act as a key liaison between local factories and the Customer Service System for seamless operational processes. Facilitate the creation and approval of purchase orders, ensuring compliance with company policies and contracts. Foster relationships with suppliers to monitor performance and ensure material availability. Track supplier performance to optimize purchase order execution and proactively address potential issues. Organize transportation and logistics in line with establish…

Operational Purchaser/ Project leader