Supply Chain Manager
The Opportunity
Are you ready to lead sourcing and supply chain excellence in a fast-paced, innovative environment? At Hitachi Energy, we're seeking a forward-thinking professional to take ownership of strategic sourcing activities, ensuring material availability, delivery performance, and cost competitiveness. This is your chance to drive impactful decisions, collaborate across global teams, and shape the future of supply chain operations.
In this role, you'll regularly assess demand and supply dynamics, manage spend with strategic sourcing plans, and lead initiatives that enhance quality, reliability, and cost efficiency. You'll be a key partner in factory and business unit projects, ensuring seamless execution from bidding to delivery. With full accountability and approval authority, you'll guide operations to meet the highest standards. Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.
How You'll Make an Impact
- Lead sourcing activities for direct and indirect spend across local and HBU scopes.
- Drive fast-track RFQs and supplier negotiations aligned with factory needs.
- Own material pricing and terms throughout the value chain.
- Support factory processes including SEOP cycles and commodity hedging.
- Manage supplier performance evaluations and improvement initiatives.
- Lead cost-cutting and risk mitigation projects using Dynamic Evolution methodology.
- Guide and develop your team, ensuring strong talent and succession planning.
- Collaborate on technology transfer and product cost improvement projects.
Your Background
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Economics, Business, or Supply Chain-or equivalent experience.
- 7+ years in supply chain or purchasing within industrial manufacturing.
- 3+ years of people leadership experience.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive mindset.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills in a global matrixed setting.
- Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
- At Hitachi Energy, we champion innovation, sustainability, and collaboration.
- You'll be part of a diverse, inclusive team with opportunities to grow and make a global impact.
- We offer continuous learning, career development, and the chance to shape the energy future.
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Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
- On-Site Gym
Parental Benefits
- Fertility Benefits
- Family Support Resources
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Adoption Assistance Program
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Snacks
- Some Meals Provided
- Company Outings
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Summer Fridays
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Learning and Development Stipend
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Leadership Training Program
- Internship Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
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