Global Supply Chain Manager

Hitachi Energy has an exciting opportunity as a Global Supply Chain Manager, you will be responsible for developing and implementing a global strategy for power electronics and high-power electrical components.

Your role will focus on optimizing the supply chain within the Business Unit (BU), ensuring efficiency, synergies, and supplier excellence. You will work closely with R&D teams to support advanced sourcing for power components, ensuring the integration of technological innovations from the early development phase. Additionally, you will play a key role in supporting the integration of new businesses within the Grid Automation SCM BU, ensuring smooth transitions and alignment with global supply chain strategies.

• Define and implement a comprehensive global strategy for all power electronics (IGBTs, SiC Power Modules, Power Capacitors, etc.) and high-power electrical components, including circuit breakers, switchgear, and cooling solutions.
• Establish a unified sourcing approach to optimize supplier selection and procurement efficiency. Collaborate with internal teams to ensure product strategy alignment with technical, financial, and operational goals.
• Drive the execution of the global strategy across all Business Unit categories, ensuring cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder alignment.
• Implement standardized procurement processes to improve efficiency across product groups and regional hubs.
• Support the integration of new businesses within the Grid Automation SCM BU, ensuring a smooth transition into the global supply chain framework.
• Align sourcing and procurement strategies with Grid Automation requirements, leveraging synergies across existing supply chain operations.
• Facilitate collaboration between new business units, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to drive efficiency, innovation, and cost optimization.
• Foster internal synergies across multiple business units, ensuring strategic alignment and cross-functional collaboration to maximize efficiency.
• Develop and execute Hitachi Group-wide collaboration initiatives, leveraging best practices, shared resources, and expertise across different business entities.

• Extensive experience within a large industrial player, with a deep understanding of global supply chain operations.
• Strong expertise in High-Tech industries, including electronics, with a solid foundation in power electronics and electrical components.
• Proven experience in developing market analysis and strategic planning, ensuring optimal decision-making in procurement and supplier management.
• Proficiency in digital SCM tools (SAP Ariba, S4Hana, etc.) to drive automation and visibility.
• Strong leadership skills, with experience in supplier negotiation and stakeholder collaboration.
• Analytical mindset, capable of developing data-driven strategies to resolve supply chain challenges
• Experience working across global markets, ensuring alignment with business objectives and operational efficiency.
• Ability to thrive in a complex corporate environment, managing operations within a structured multinational organization.

• Inclusive Work Environment: We foster a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
• Career Growth: Enjoy excellent career opportunities in a global company that supports your professional development.
• Supportive Team: Be part of a team with inspiring colleagues who collaborate and support each other.
• Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements.
• Competitive Benefits: Receive a competitive salary and pension plan.