Category Specialist

The opportunity

Candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing Supply Chain strategies of his category that align with organizational goals and objectives. Contribute to the Objectives of Supply Chain Management, include risk management and mitigation, reducing costs, and staying updated with the latest industry practices.

How you'll make an impact

• Developing and implementing supply chain strategies to improve performance and reduce costs
• Coordinating with other departments such as sales, procurement, and finance to forecast demand or create supply plans that ensure availability of materials
• Assessing and managing risks to supply chain operations due to potential disruptions or variances
• Monitoring and adjusting supply chain activities to meet changing market conditions, new business opportunities, or cost reduction strategies .
• Ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, and ethical standards in all aspects of supply chain operations
• Implement & maintain processes to evaluate supplier performance data like delivery, quality etc. to identify opportunities for improvement
• Manage vendor relationships and monitor supplier performance to ensure compliance with contractual agreements and quality standards.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• 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

• B. E (B. Tech) - Electrical with 7 to 9 years of experience in Strategic sourcing at MNC in relevant industry.
• Must have Experience/knowledge in the development of various Electrical components include Current transformers, Voltage transformers, LCC (Electrical MV panel), auxiliary switches, DC motor & other electrical bought out like cable, Sensors etc. Sound has knowledge & experience of Zero-base costing, various auction processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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Client-provided location(s): Umreth, India

Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-177521

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-02-16T23:34:59