Supply Chain Lead Specialist

Job Description

Job Description Developing and implementing supply chain strategies to improve performance and reduce costs Coordinating with other departments such as sales, procurement, and finance to forecast demand or create supply plans that ensure availability of materials Assessing and managing risks to supply chain operations due to potential disruptions or variances Monitoring and adjusting supply chain activities to meet changing market conditions, new business opportunities, or cost reduction strategies Ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, and ethical standards in all aspects of supply chain operations Implement & maintain processes to evaluate supplier performance data like delivery, quality etc. to identify opportunities for improvement Manage vendor relationships and monitor supplier performance to ensure compliance with contractual agreements and quality standards. Roles And Responsibilities The responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following: Ensure optimal capacity procurement and allocation, coordinating the forecast of supply and demand Identify areas of risk within the supply chain Category; implement appropriate mitigation measures. Enforce terms and conditions of purchase orders and other agreements and compliance with legal requirements and Company policy. Analyze supplier spend reports to identify targeted improvements; leverages value for the company. Resolve non-conformance issues in a timely manner to minimize the Company's exposure Work with Procurement buyers, Category managers and users to ensure internal and external customer needs are met. Responsible for planning, organizing and chairing regular Performance Reviews with Suppliers Coordinate with the quality team and evaluate the quality of purchased items and resolve short comings. Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We employ around 45,000 people in 90 countries who each day work with purpose and use their different backgrounds to challenge the status quo. We welcome you to apply today and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation. Show more Show less