Category Specialist

About the Company

About the Role

Responsibilities

• Develop our Supplier base within your Categories for Control & Protection MACH Cubicles, PCBAs, and other Electrical Products.
• Design and implement supplier strategies using market, cost, and risk analyses.
• Ensure supplier compliance with laws, regulations, standards, and directives required by Hitachi Energy.
• Secure material procurement for production plants.
• Support the development and implementation of regional/global sourcing strategies.
• Drive supplier development for Cabinet Integration, including identification and business case preparation.
• Conduct supplier financial and commercial analysis, risk review, and collaboration with Engineering & Supplier Quality.
• Drive RFQ and negotiation for projects, focusing on TCO, quality, lead time, and capacity.
• Interact with stakeholders in tender and project execution across various levels.
• Onboard new suppliers and conduct regular supplier evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Live Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity.

Qualifications

• Degree in B.E. (Electrical & Electronics / Electronics & Communication), Supply Chain Management, or equivalent experience.
• 10 to 14 years of experience in Category Management, Sourcing strategy, Global Sourcing, NPD, Project management, or Procurement.

Required Skills

• Knowledge in Control & Protection MACH Cubicle Integrations and PCBAs Assemblies.
• Strong collaborative skills and ability to interact with others.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a multicultural and challenging global business environment.
• Energetic, motivated, and self-confident personality.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in HVDC Control & Protection MACH Cubicle Integrations and PCBAs Assemblies.

Equal Opportunity Statement