Global Product Group Supply Chain Category Manager

Overview

Lead global sourcing, contracts and supplier management for Hitachi Energy service portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• supplier negotiation
• contract management
• scm strategy
• cost optimization
• compliance management
• erp integration

Tasks

-The GPG SCM Manager helps to develop a competent and technical sourcing team, to source and negotiate with suppliers to support the BU PGSV Service operations. These include vendors who support installation, retrofit, testing and commissioning of all major Hitachi Energy products and services, besides the Digital products and services deployed in conjunction with Hitachi Energy offerings. -Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines. -The GPG SCM Manager is also responsible for setting up of all Inter Hitachi Energy company Agreements for contracting Services or purchase of spare parts. -Collaborate closely with local stakeholders in countries and the account management organization to align strategies, implement best practices, and leverage synergies in Service Operations. -Budget and performance targets: Contributes to and participates in setting and implementing budget and targets within the framework. Ensures the Category sourcing performance targets are achieved. -Adopt, plan, and implement global service SCM strategy based on the Service GPG strategies and targets related to the entire service portfolio (lifecycle management, service products and solutions, and IB penetration). Lead the SCM teams and collaborate in delivery and exceeding targets in terms of orders, GM%, response time and customer satisfaction for the full-Service portfolio. Responsible for accurate costing support to Service Sales. -Minimizes risk regarding quality and financial exposure by buying in accordance with quality and commercial procedures and in accordance with Company guidelines. -This Supply Chain Management (SCM) role at Hitachi Energy focuses on developing and implementing PGSV strategies to optimize costs, quality, delivery, and reliability of suppliers and products. The position involves negotiating contracts, managing supplier agreements, and ensuring compliance with company guidelines while contributing to a sustainable sourcing strategy. -Support Service Sales through participation in negotiations of major contracts to secure service orders volume. -Applies and implements SCM standards, tools, and processes focused on business continuity for the assigned commodity or group of commodities/categories. -Develop, plan and implement Supply Chain Management (SCM) strategy focused on optimizing costs, quality, delivery and reliability of suppliers and supplied products for an assigned category or group of categories. Ensure execution in accordance with Company, SCM and Supply Base Management instructions and procedures. Supports, for the assigned spend, a short and medium-term complaint, resilient and sustainable sourcing strategy to meet targets on total cost of ownership and supply performance. Negotiate contracts and service level agreements in line with factory expectations in order to deliver price, lead time, and Terms & Conditions information and control its usage in the local ERP systems. Define and Initiate projects to cut total cost of ownership and/or to mitigate risks. -This role helps seamless extension of all major Vendor Agreements of BUs (PGTR, PGHV and PGGI) to BU PGSV through Novations, renegotiations or extensions. -Stay updated on technological advancements and market trends to proactively identify opportunities for innovation and differentiation in service offerings to support the BUs vision (Horizon X-Y-Z). -Supplier agreements: Ensures identification, investigation, and selection of appropriate suppliers (focusing on quality, delivery, cost and sustainability) in accordance with Company policies. Defines and establishes local standard agreements with all major suppliers. Provides and maintains standard terms in purchase contracts/terms and conditions in line with Company directives and guidelines. -Contracts: Adapts corporate contractual framework to the local business needs. Recommends frame agreements to management and executes upon approval. Provides ongoing oversight and contract management with suppliers.

Requirements

• scm operations
• bachelor's
• collaboration
• analytical
• energy sector
• hitachi energy

What You Bring

-Significant and demonstratable experience in SCM & Operations, preferably within Hitachi Energy.. -Bachelor’s degree in a relevant degree or equivalent experience. -Strong Collaborative skills. -Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities. -Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. -Experience working within the Energy sector -Proven understanding of Hitachi Energy systems and products -Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

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About Hitachi Energy Ireland Limited

-Leads in energy management with pioneering technologies. -Focuses on renewable energy to drive cleaner and efficient power systems. -Provides solutions across energy generation, transmission, and distribution. -Operates in sectors including wind, solar, utilities, and transportation infrastructure. -Innovates in industrial automation with cutting-edge energy optimization systems. -Involved in electrifying remote regions for improved energy access. -Employs digital tools for data-driven grid improvements and performance enhancement.

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