Category Specialist

Overview

Develop and execute sourcing strategies for HVDC Control & Protection components.

Key Responsibilities

• financial analysis
• risk review
• supplier onboarding
• rfq negotiation
• material procurement
• compliance

Tasks

About the Role: As a Category Specialist for HVDC Control & Protection category, you will play a key role in developing and executing category strategies that align with HVDC Business Strategies, while ensuring compliance with corporate purchasing policies. -Conduct supplier financial and commercial analysis, risk review, and collaboration with Engineering & Supplier Quality. -Ensure supplier compliance with laws, regulations, standards, and directives required by Hitachi Energy. -Design and implement supplier strategies using market, cost, and risk analyses. -Onboard new suppliers and conduct regular supplier evaluations. -Drive supplier development for Cabinet Integration, including identification and business case preparation. -Drive RFQ and negotiation for projects, focusing on TCO, quality, lead time, and capacity. -Secure material procurement for production plants. -Interact with stakeholders in tender and project execution across various levels. -Develop our Supplier base within your Categories for Control & Protection MACH Cubicles, PCBAs, and other Electrical Products. -Support the development and implementation of regional/global sourcing strategies. -Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Requirements

• electrical
• hvdc
• control
• category management
• 10+ years
• communication

What You Bring

-Strong communication and interpersonal skills. -Ability to handle multiple tasks in a multicultural and challenging global business environment. -Degree in B.E. (Electrical & Electronics / Electronics & Communication), Supply Chain Management, or equivalent experience. -Energetic, motivated, and self-confident personality. -10 to 14 years of experience in Category Management, Sourcing strategy, Global Sourcing, NPD, Project management, or Procurement. -Live Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity. -Strong collaborative skills and ability to interact with others. -Knowledge in Control & Protection MACH Cubicle Integrations and PCBAs Assemblies. -Experience in HVDC Control & Protection MACH Cubicle Integrations and PCBAs Assemblies.

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About Hitachi Energy Ireland Limited

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