Global Category Manager - IT h/w & s/w Licenses

Role Overview: In this role at Hitachi Energy, you will be a part of the Indian Operation Center, which is a crucial unit of the global Business unit Grid Automation. Your main responsibility will be to enhance the Supply Chain Management function by developing expertise in IT hardware and software markets and aligning sourcing strategies with the evolving business needs. Key Responsibilities: - Develop deep expertise in IT hardware and software markets to understand dynamics, trends, drivers, risks, and opportunities. - Serve as an internal expert, sharing actionable market insights with stakeholders. - Build and maintain a comprehensive supplier mapping for IT hardware and software. - Identify teams requiring specific IT products/services and consolidate global category spend to leverage key suppliers. - Work closely with R&D and HUBs to align sourcing strategies with business needs. - Define, refine, defend, and maintain sourcing strategies for IT hardware and software. - Provide a Supplier Orientation Chart for each category to ease strategy implementation. - Identify opportunities for product standardization and global sourcing initiatives. - Act as the gatekeeper for supplier onboarding, ensuring alignment with strategy. - Conduct Quarterly Business Reviews with key suppliers and negotiate Global Frame Agreements in SAP Ariba. - Ensure software license usage compliance and provide contract templates or guidelines tailored to your category. - Support supplier risk management processes and ensure compliance with regulations. Qualifications Required: - Strong analytical, negotiation, and market research skills. - Expertise in IT hardware and software sourcing, supplier management, and contract negotiation. - Experience with SAP Ariba or similar procurement platforms. - Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. - Ability to work cross-functionally in a global, matrixed environment. - Experience in spend analysis, risk management, and category strategy development. Please note that Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies. As a company, we focus on addressing the urgent energy challenges of our time and welcome dedicated individuals to join our team.,