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The opportunity

Hitachi Energy Transformer Business Unit in Greater China operates across 55 cities, employs over 1,900 staff, and manages 5 transformer manufacturing plants. More than 90% of its sales come from locally manufactured products. We offer a comprehensive portfolio of Transformers Products, Solutions and Services. Transformers are essential in all electricity-related fields and applications, including power generation, transmission and distribution, oil, chemical and gas, industrial manufacturing, semiconductor and data centers, as well as building and transportation sectors.

Nearly half of our white-collar workforce comprises employees in engineering and scientific fields. Internally, we have targeted talent development programs for employees at different stages of their career development to build skills and competencies, foster training, support people to own career development, scale up organization for growth and execution.
How you'll make an impact

1. You will develop and implement strategic procurement plans for manufacturing raw materials, components, and sub-assemblies, aligning with production schedules and company objectives.

2. You will negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing with suppliers to achieve cost savings and favorable conditions while maintaining strong vendor relationships.

3. You will conduct market research to identify new suppliers, evaluate supplier performance, and manage supplier risk.

4. You will monitor and analyze inventory levels, implement inventory control strategies (e.g., JIT, Kanban), and optimize stock rotation to minimize holding costs and prevent obsolescence.

5. You will collaborate closely with production, engineering, and quality teams to forecast material needs, identify potential supply chain issues, and ensure on-time material delivery.

6. You will manage purchase orders, invoices, and material documentation accurately and efficiently.

7. You will identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement and inventory management processes.

8. You will utilize ERP/MRP systems for material planning, procurement, and inventory tracking.

9. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

10. Living Hitachi Energy's core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.
Your background

1. Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.

2. Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive experience in manufacturing materials procurement and inventory management roles.

3. Proven track record of successful supplier negotiation, cost reduction, and supply chain optimization.

4. Strong understanding of inventory management principles, methodologies (e.g., EOQ, ABC analysis), and best practices.

5. Proficiency in using ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP) for procurement and inventory control.

6. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

7. Strong communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.

8. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

More about us

We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefit programs to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us - in work and out. For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer the following employee benefits (subject to the respective plan rules) :

1.Up to 30 days full paid leaves per year

2.Flexible Benefit program (Supplementary Pensions included)

3.Medical Insurance(outpatient and inpatient)

4.Long service awards

5.Flexible Working(subject to role)

Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome Our selection process is continuous, and the position may be closed before the advertisement expires. So, if you are interested - don't delay, apply today! All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner: Cherry Zhang, WeChat: cherryzhang2023.

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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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