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The opportunity

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We are advancing the world's energy system to be more sustainable, flexible, and secure, and we collaborate with customers and partners to enable a sustainable energy future - for today's generations and those to come.
At Hitachi Energy, whether you are a pioneer confronting the market, an engineer driving technological innovation, or an enabler enhancing organizational effectiveness - this is where your unique value converges. Your professional expertise will transcend conventional boundaries, making extraordinary contributions to our collective evolution.

How you'll make an impact

1. You will manage the full cycle of indirect procurement from Source-to-Pay (S2P) , includes supplier creation/modification, supplier management, RFQ, contract creation, purchase requisition, goods receipt, payment. Ensure all operations and documentation comply with existing regulations and SOP/WI and negotiates agreements, terms and conditions with suppliers.

2. You will support compliance management, ensure alternate contract terms align with company regulations, local laws (LSTR) and business needs and optimize efficiency through supplier annual review, procurement category management, paperless initiative, and standard contract template implementation, drives continuous improvement and automation via purchasing platforms.

3. You will develop green catalog to simplify RFQ process and answer queries from requesting departments and conduct user training when necessary also identify and implement solutions for inefficiencies or irrationalities in operations.

You will support price and payment term negotiation for requesting departments and document outcomes by reporting, exception management and manage exceptions (special liaison forms, post-order issuance reports) by maintaining ledgers, analyzing root causes, and proposing improvement actions, complete necessary training.

4. You will provide procurement consultation to stakeholders and drive process improvement/automation via procurement platforms (e.g., contracted items, catalog integration).Support strategic procurement with data, price analysis, and report development and complete other tasks delegated by line manager, with clear understanding of functional reporting, dependencies, and accountabilities.

5. You will be assertive, resilient and welcomes change, engages interest and participation of others and has a collaborative approach to working together, proactively contributes to the team, actively committed to teams development, is self-aware and optimistic, shows moral courage, openness and honesty in all dealings, strong ownership of entrusted tasks and can-do attitude and outside the box thinking.

6. You will be responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

7. Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

1. You hold a bachelor's or master's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Finance or related discipline.

2. Ability to orchestrate and coordinate teams across functional areas, business lines, and countries.

3. Strong knowledge/ use of standard office technology landscape Microsoft applications and ERP systems, Supply Chain experience strongly preferred.

4. Ability to lead initiatives and promote acceptance across businesses, functions and countries, good project management skills.

5. Advanced negotiation skills in a challenging, intercultural multi-business environment, with ability to push and negotiate terms & conditions for optimal TCO and alignment with business objectives.

6. Familiar with Legal, Statutory, Tax and Regulatory requirements related to the dimensional scope and an outstanding organizer with ability to manage multiple inquiries simultaneously in a matrixed environment with high self-sufficiency and minimal need for oversight or direction.

7. Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to interact with all levels (English proficiency). Multi-Lingual (English + Japanese nice to have).

More about us
We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefit programs to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us - in work and out. For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer the following employee benefits (subject to the respective plan rules) :

1. Up to 30 days full paid leaves per year
2. Flexible Benefit program (Supplementary Pensions included)
3. Medical Insurance(outpatient and inpatient)
4. Long service awards
5. Flexible Working(subject to role)

Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome Our selection process is continuous, and the position may be closed before the advertisement expires. So, if you are interested - don't delay, apply today! All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner: Alice Zhao, WeChat: alicezhao2020.

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About Hitachi Energy

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all.

Size: 10,000+ employees
Industry: Engineering

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Perks and Benefits

Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA with Employer Contribution
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
- On-Site Gym
Parental Benefits
- Fertility Benefits
- Family Support Resources
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Adoption Assistance Program
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Summer Fridays
Financial and Retirement
- 401(k) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
- Stock Purchase Program
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Snacks
- Some Meals Provided
- Company Outings
- Holiday Events
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Learning and Development Stipend
- Promote from Within
- Mentor Program
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Leadership Training Program
- Internship Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
- Professional Coaching
- Shadowing Opportunities
Diversity And Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)