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Category Specialist

Maneja, IndiaPosted 29 days ago

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The opportunity:

Hitachi Energy uses a very high-end system for its control, protection and monitoring. This system is called as MACH. This computerized system is built with the state-of-the-art electronics, microprocessors and digital signal processors, connected by high performance industry standard busses and fiber optic communication links. They operate on very high standard application software designed by the control design team for which there is a need for experienced control system engineers. The system being continuously evolving, becoming more complex and customized, great deal of test & verification are required.

How you'll make an impact:

• Analyze commodity spend, market dynamics, and price developments.

• Compare spend cost development versus market development on a total cost of ownership basis.

• As a spend owner, assess, define, adjust, and improve the HBU category strategy and plan using CIPS methodology, aligning with business needs and Hitachi Energy procedures and regulations.

Align the strategy with key stakeholders and communicate regularly.

• Execute and deliver on agreed strategy deployment actions, following up with responsible functions and other stakeholders.

• Align and deliver on HBU category targets for KPIs, focusing on cost, quality, and timely delivery.

• Regularly report on financial and supply performance.

• Regularly review the balance of demand versus supply for critical materials, taking measures to

secure supply and anticipate changes or new requirements.

• Promote emerging market sourcing activities where they bring additional value.

• Mandate the Supply Quality & Development team in resolving supplier issues and hot topics.

• Collect detailed factory requirements.

• Run tender/order-specific RFx and negotiations as applicable.

• Negotiate spend for selected suppliers, allocate volume, and sign and monitor contracts, frame

agreements, and service level agreements (SLAs)

• Provide input on price trends to BU Commodity Managers for commodity guidelines and HBU

sales bidding processes.

• Distribute market allocation, pricing, lead times, MOQ (if applicable), and Terms & Conditions

information to factories and relevant responsible persons, controlling its usage in local ERP systems.

• Improve tender and project material costing on demand or where appropriate.

• Promote cost breakdown analysis, should costing, and regular benchmarks.

• Approve contracts and purchase orders as per applicable CAT/LAT.

Supply Base Management

• Oversee supplier relationships with regular reviews of contract execution, supply performance,

improvement activities, and future plans. Assign supplier account owners for the majority of the

spend in the HBU.

• Lead supplier qualification, perform risk assessments, plan and assign audits to Supply

Quality & Development Engineers.

• Evaluate, define, and monitor improvement measures for selected suppliers based on performance data, organizing or requesting resources accordingly.

• Act as the resolution owner for escalated topics as mapped in the escalation matrix.

• Identify and address performance hot spots, escalating with corrective and preventive

measures.

• Manage claims to maximize compensation for Hitachi Energy.

• Research and scout new suppliers in collaboration with other functions (e.g., SQ, Engineering)

• Work closely with other functions to initiate, promote, and support project execution to bring

value in total cost of ownership, risk mitigation, quality, cash, lead time, and material availability.

• Implement material cost-cutting and risk mitigation projects, preferably using the Dynamic Evolution methodology.

• Execute forward sourcing activities for R&D, DtV, New Product Introduction, product cost improvement projects, support technology transfer projects, footprint changes, and other agreed

Your background:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.

• 14+ years in Supply Chain Management, preferably in Category Management or Strategic Sourcing in multinational companies.

• Strong understanding of procurement principles and best practices.

• Proven ability to develop and execute procurement strategies.

• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.

• CIPS or ISM CPSM certification is an advantage.

• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to transform data into short and long-term plans.

• Fluent in English, with other languages being an advantage.

• Flexibility to travel up to 25~50%

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About Hitachi Energy

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all.

Size: 10,000+ employees
Industry: Engineering

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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
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
- Stock Purchase Program
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Snacks
- Some Meals Provided
- Company Outings
- Holiday Events
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
- Professional Coaching
- Shadowing Opportunities
Diversity And Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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Northville, MI 48167

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