SCM Specialist

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 manage supplier performance in quality, delivery, and cost to meet company standards, monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement through evaluations and feedback and maintain long-term supplier partnerships and address challenges in delivery delays, quality issues, and cost optimization.
• You will conduct RFQs, cost analysis, and benchmarking within the approved supplier base to optimize procurement costs, ensure new material and supplier introduction costs align with project budgets and long-term cost control goals.
• You will proactively identify cost-saving opportunities through technical optimizations and commercial negotiations, ensure on-time delivery of critical materials to meet production and project schedules and collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to resolve supply chain issues quickly.
• You will support new product development projects, ensuring materials meet technical specifications and schedules.
• You will work closely with production, quality, R&D, and other departments to address supply chain needs promptly.
• You will align with HBU and BU SCM teams to execute regional and global procurement strategies and achieve business goals.
• 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 bachelor's degree or above in engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years in supply chain management, procurement, or manufacturing, preferably in the electrical equipment industry.
• Familiarity with supplier management processes, focusing on quality, delivery, and cost control (e.g., PPAP, 8D reports). Strong skills in cost analysis, RFQs, and benchmarking.
• Proficiency in SAP S4 HANA and common office tools. Familiarity with Power BI for data analysis is a plus.
• Cheerful, proactive, with strong ownership and a positive mindset, quick learner with the ability to acquire new skills and knowledge.
• Strong team player with effective cross-functional collaboration skills. Fluent in English (speaking, reading, and writing) for effective communication with international teams and suppliers.

• 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)