Supply Chain Planning Senior Professional

Role Overview: As a Strategic and Tactical Procurement Specialist at Hitachi Energy India Limited, your mission is to deliver accurate and timely procurement activities for Hub India. You will collaborate with local and global suppliers, manage data, and report on procurement activities. Your role will involve ensuring execution in accordance with company procurement policies and reporting to the Head of Supply Chain HUB India. You will be responsible for planning, executing, and reporting project sourcing performance, defining Project Procurement Rules, establishing Project Procurement Plan, and overseeing Order Placement Deliveries for timely execution and cost control across projects of varying size and scope. Key Responsibilities: - Contribute to implementation and execution of Hub India Commodity sourcing strategies for direct materials - Provide tender support, manage commodity, monitor suppliers" delivery performance, drive cost reduction, ensure supplier forecast accuracy, and support CRP & SAS Projects at Tender Stage - Lead negotiations with selected suppliers focusing on cost and quality improvement, and participate in kick-off and tender progress meetings for target projects - Identify sourcing opportunities and critical conditions of clients" tender specifications, issue project-related Sourcing Strategy, and ensure compliance with tender-specific terms & conditions - Manage sourcing related topics towards the project execution team, track Hub India Commodity Procurement activities, and ensure buying in accordance with quality and commercial procedures - Develop the Project Procurement Plan based on deliverables from the tender phase, project strategy, sourcing opportunities, and critical project conditions - Adhere to Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, taking responsibility for your actions and caring for colleagues and the business Qualifications Required: - Diploma or bachelor's degree in engineering - Minimum 8 to maximum of 12 years of relevant SCM experience - Minimum 5 years of knowledge on IT Hardware & IT Software Commodities along with Communication Products - Familiarity with Supply Chain Tactical procurement process and industrial turnkey contracts - Knowledge of materials Export & Import process, SAP ERP system, Supplier Claim Handling, and Contracts Management - Proficiency in MS Office (Excel/PPT/data analysis) and excellent communication & negotiation skills - Ability to drive long-term frame agreements/price contracts, manage overdue/orders/cash, and perform MIS reporting - Proven ability to create results and innovative solutions, interface with external and internal parties, and work in project environments - Proficiency in spoken & written English language (Note: Any additional details about the company were not provided in the job description.),