Procurement Manager

Hitachi Energy is a pioneering technology leader that is helping to increase access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all. We help to power your home, keep the factories running, and our hospitals and schools open. Come as you are and prepare to get better as you learn from others. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and plug into a team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation

How you will make an impact:

• Implements effective sourcing strategies in line with business strategy and regional/global Continuous Improvement Process Sourcing (CIPS) strategy to ensure that suppliers have the capability and capacity to meet current and future business requirements. Ensures all relevant parties understand strategies and execute processes accordingly. Ensures alignment between local SCM (Supply Chain Management) activities and the SCM centers.
• In accordance with Group SCM guidelines and Operating Unit/ Business Unit objectives, implements programs to drive improvement in cost, quality and delivery. Secures full utilization of global supplier relationship management tool according to relevant procedure, both related to sharing of supplier in-formation and to finding existing high performing suppliers to Hitachi Energy.
• Manages planning and tracking of procurement activities, cost budgets, emerging country spending and savings forecasts. Ensures buyers minimize risk regarding quality and financial exposure by buying in accordance with quality and commercial procedures and in accordance with Company guidelines.
• Monitors the SCM processes and activities. Pro-actively works to resolve issues related to procurement cost, quality and delivery. Monitors and reports internal and supplier performance (KPIs), quality issues and development actions. Supports conformance to Hitachi Energy SCM metrics.
• Leverages CIPS category teams locally, regionally and globally to ensure appropriate supplier selection. Defines and establishes local standard agreements with all major local suppliers. Provides and maintains standard terms in purchase contracts/terms and conditions in line with Company directives and guidelines.
• Ensures (with HR Manager support) that the area of responsibility is properly organized, staffed, skilled and directed. Guides, motivates and develops direct and indirect subordinates within HR policies and Group SCM excellence guidelines (knowledge management, functional training, etc.). Responsible for coordinating SCM talent management and succession planning within assigned area.
• Leverages advanced education and work experience. Coaches, reviews and delegates work to lower-level professionals.

• Bachelor's degree from related fields (Engineering background is a plus),
• 3-5 years' experience in project procurement,
• Good negotiation skills for both external and internal negotiations,
• Strong contract management, stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to manage relationships across various organizational levels,
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize workload,
• In Fluent in both Turkish & English writing and speaking.