Category Manager
Core
Manage commodity spend, market dynamics, and price developments for Hitachi Energy's supply chain, focusing on total cost of ownership and strategic sourcing.
Role type
Senior Category Manager (Strategic Sourcing)
Builds
Supply chain strategies, supplier contracts, and cost-saving initiatives for Hitachi Energy's business units.
Domain
Energy equipment manufacturing / Strategic Sourcing
Required skills
Category strategy development, total cost of ownership analysis, supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, RFx execution, market allocation, risk assessment, cost breakdown analysis, forward sourcing, claims management
Preferred skills
CIPS or ISM CPSM certification, fluency in languages other than English, experience with Dynamic Evolution methodology
Technologies
ERP systems, CIPS methodology, Dynamic Evolution methodology
Responsibilities
Analyze commodity spend and market dynamics; align category strategy with business needs; execute strategy deployment actions; manage supplier relationships and performance; lead supplier qualification and audits; negotiate contracts and SLAs; promote emerging market sourcing; implement material cost-cutting projects; distribute market allocation and pricing information; manage claims to maximize compensation.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
