HUB Category 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 develop and implement visionary strategies for long-term category development, while championing diversity and equality, execute sourcing plans with precision (Market and Competitor Analysis, Material Category Strategy, Category Roadmap and Value Chain Analysis) and work collaboratively with a dynamic team of Buyers stationed across China, Japan, South Korea, fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment.
• You will build and nurture beneficial relationships with vendors to secure advantageous pricing and high-quality services.
• You will regularly engage in productive conversations with key suppliers on performance, planning, pricing, and future developments.
• You will collaborate closely with other departments to guide product category activities, promoting cross-functional collaboration and diversity of perspectives, Champion Continuous Improvement Process (CIPS) within assigned categories, fostering an environment of learning and growth for all team members.
• You will streamline price negotiations, monitor cost-saving activities, and lead internal teams towards rapid cost-reduction implementations, while ensuring equal opportunities for all stakeholders.
• You will adhere strictly to SOX, OHS, EHS, and compliance guidelines, maintaining a safe and inclusive work environment for everyone.
• 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.

• You hold a master's or bachelor's degree in engineering.
• You possess between 3 to 5 years of experience in manufacturing and a successful track record in International Strategic Sourcing, with strategy definition and execution.
• Experience navigating in an intercultural, multi-business environment, promoting cultural sensitivity and understanding.
• Analytical thinker, skilled communicator, and proactive problem-solver, have a solid grasp of data analysis and forecasting methodologies.
• Capable of inspiring team members in a complex matrix environment, fostering diversity and inclusion. Comfortable with travel around 20% - 30% of the time.
• Your command of English is excellent, both written and spoken, with negotiation-level fluency. Additional language skills are a plus.

• 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)