Supply Chain Experienced Professional

The opportunity:

You as a Supply chain experienced professional, will be part of Hitachi Energy business based in INOPC. Implement and adhere to Supply Chain Management (SCM) strategies and processes, and follow-ups in factories to ensure material availability, delivery performance, and cost competitiveness. Lead the procurement process for defined material groups, achieving timely availability, cost savings, quality, and service level objectives. Support the development and implementation of regional/global sourcing strategies, and manage supplier performance to secure quality, delivery, cost, and sustainability.

How you'll make an impact:

• You will support the implementation, maintenance, and compliance of SCM practices, such as Strategic Sourcing, Process & Excellence, Risk Management, Supply Base Management & Quality. You will design and implement plans for local Sourcing to reach business targets. Support regional and global sourcing initiatives as required, drive the implementation of global SCM initiatives and monitor performance and global SCM Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• You will support the development and implementation of regional/global sourcing strategies in alignment with regional/global Category Managers. Develop SCM sourcing concepts, including number and type of suppliers needed, make-or-buy comparisons, cost scenarios, and new materials.
• You will share sourcing concepts with relevant stakeholders, agree on actions, responsibilities, and deadlines, work with Category Managers and Supplier Quality Engineers for supplier selection.
• You will identify the need for new supplier developments for critical materials, coordinate and implement sourcing strategies to identify, analyze, evaluate, audit, and monitor suppliers, conduct all SCM activities for goods and services in accordance with policies and procedures.
• You will adapt the corporate contractual framework to local business needs and recommend frame agreements to management and execute upon approval.
• You will support bid and proposal teams by providing relevant market information. You will plan, initialize, and monitor strategic sourcing activities for projects, new product developments, early involvement of key suppliers, and design to cost aspects, leverage the Continuous Improvement Process Sourcing (CIPS) process.
• You will initiate and improve operational Excellence & Supplier Performance, manage Supplier Performance Evaluation (SPE) results and cost targets in new developments. You will manage relationships with key suppliers to ensure timely delivery, quality, and compliance with contractual terms, oversee supplier performance (on-time delivery, quality, lead time) and resolve performance issues.
• You will manage relationships with key suppliers to ensure timely delivery, quality, and compliance with contractual terms. Oversee supplier performance (on-time delivery, quality, lead time) and resolve performance issues.
• You will be responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• 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 bachelor's degree or above in Engineering, Economics, Business Administration, or Supply Chain Management, or equivalent work experience.
• You should have minimum 7 to 10 years of working experience in Engineering, Purchasing, and Supply Chain Management.
• Collaborative, solutions-oriented approach and strong communication skills. Results orientation with proven implementation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently on a daily basis. Compliance and ethics oriented. Flexibility to travel up to 15%.
• CPSM or PMP certifications, SAP Experience, Documentation Management Systems, Power BI, and proficiency with Microsoft Office is preferred.
• Fluent in English, with other languages being an advantage. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to influence and persuade.