Factory SCM Dept Manager

The opportunity:

Hitachi Energy is renowned worldwide as a specialist for electrical power transmission and distribution. As a global leader, we revolutionized high-voltage technology and pioneered many world's firsts to bring safety, reliability and efficiency to power networks around the globe. High Voltage Products manufacturing facilities around the world, >100 locations worldwide providing 24/7 service. We have No.1 market share, installed 1 out of 4 high-voltage switchgear in the world, >500k high-voltage circuit-breakers installed globally.

How you'll make an impact:

• You will identify sole and single sourced component usage which jeopardizes continuity of supply and develop solutions to reduce risks and drive relevant departments to systematically solve and improve supplier quality issues.
• You will negotiate pricing & contracts, supplier inventory arrangements and lead-times to support customer responsiveness and manufacturing flexibility and provide lowest total landed cost comparisons to Unit.
• You will launch and drive projects to identify, select, compare, and qualify suppliers for different commodity groups, to achieve a superior supply chain.
• You will manage supplier performance, ratings, forecasting and reviews and evaluate performance, talent development, and team building of subordinates, ensuring the implementation of company compliance and EOHS rules within the department.
• You will complete other tasks assigned by the General Manager.
• 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.

• Bachelor's degree or above, majoring in Mechanical Design and Manufacturing and Automation is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience and a certain knowledge of electrical engineering is preferred; with 2 years or more of team management experience.
• Familiar with the principles and manufacturing knowledge of high-voltage instrument transformers; familiar with related technical and manufacturing standards, design processes, manufacturing processes, equipment and facilities, and has certain relevant professional knowledge. Knowledge of supply chain planning / purchasing tools.
• Strong negotiation and contracting skills. Experiences in sourcing or procurement & supplier quality improvement; Familiar with the main laws of China; Familiar with modern enterprise management and main production and operation methods; Have the necessary knowledge of quality, safety, and environmental management.
• Proficient in using office software and SAP. Physically healthy; hardworking, diligent, and eager to learn. Good communication skills and team spirit; self-motivated, flexible thinking, good leadership, communication, and decision-making skills, absolute reliability and trustworthiness. Open-minded, eager to learn. Business mindset and cost awareness. Ability to communicate with customers, suppliers, and management. High standard of professional ethics.
• Have good spoken, written, and listening comprehension skills in both Chinese and English.

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