Category Manager
Core
Develop and implement category strategies to optimize costs, ensure quality, and improve supply chain performance for assigned categories within Hitachi Energy's Grid Integration business.
Role type
Category Manager (Strategic Sourcing)
Builds
Sourcing activities, supplier contracts, and category plans for the power industry
Domain
Energy / Manufacturing / Supply Chain
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, category strategy development, supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, cost reduction analysis, supply chain efficiency optimization, market intelligence, risk management, compliance management
Preferred skills
Renewable energy category strategy experience, CPM or CPSM certification
Technologies
SAP, Oracle
Responsibilities
Develop and execute category strategies including spend evaluation and risk management; Manage sourcing activities including RFQ/RFP development and supplier selection; Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers and monitor performance; Drive continuous improvement activities with suppliers; Collaborate with engineering, operations, and finance to align strategies with business needs; Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities and supply chain efficiencies; Monitor industry trends, technological developments, and regulatory changes.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC
