HUB Category Manager

TheOpportunity

JoinHitachiEnergyasaHUBCategoryManager and play a key role in building resilient, sustainable, and cost-effective supply chains that support the future of energy. In this high-impactrole,youwillleadsourcingstrategiesforassignedcategories,drivingvaluecreationthroughstrategicprocurementwhileensuringstrongsupplierperformance,operationalcontinuity,andlong-termbusinesssuccess.

As a trusted business partner, you will collaborate with stakeholders across engineering, operations, R&D, supply chain, and commercial teams to align categorystrategieswithorganizationalobjectives.Yourexpertiseinmarketanalysis,supplierrelationshipmanagement,andnegotiationwillhelpoptimizecosts,improveleadtimes,mitigaterisk,andstrengthenoverallsupplychainperformance.

You will have the opportunity to influence key initiatives, including design-to-value programs, new productintroductions,andbidsupportactivities.Byleveragingdata-driveninsightsandindustrytrends,youwillidentifyopportunitiesforcontinuousimprovementanddeliverinnovativesourcingsolutionsthatcreateacompetitiveadvantage.

At Hitachi Energy, you'll join a globalorganizationcommittedtoinnovation,sustainability,andprofessionalgrowth.Thisisanopportunitytoexpandyourstrategicinfluence,developglobalpartnerships,andcontributetoshapingamoresustainableenergyfutureforall.

Responsibletoensurecompliancewithapplicableexternalandinternalregulations,procedures,andguidelines.

HowYou'llMakeanImpact

• Developandimplementcategorysourcingstrategiesthatsupportbusinessobjectivesandlong-termgrowth.

• Analyzemarketdynamics,supplierlandscapes,spenddata,andcostdriverstoidentifystrategicopportunities.

• Leadsuppliernegotiationsandcontractmanagementactivitiestomaximizevalueandensurefavorablecommercialoutcomes.

• Alignsupplycapabilitieswithbusinessdemandtosupportcontinuity,capacityplanning,andoperationalexcellence.

• Drivecostoptimization,productivityimprovements,andriskmitigationinitiativesacrossassignedcategories.

• Monitorsupplierperformanceandleadcontinuousimprovementplanstoenhancequality,delivery,andreliability.

• Partnerwithcross-functionalteamsgloballytoensuresourcingstrategiessupportoperationalandcommercialpriorities.

• Supportstrategicinitiatives,includingnewproductintroductions,bidactivities,productdevelopment,andinnovationprograms.

YourBackground

• Bachelor'sdegreeinSupplyChainManagement,Engineering,BusinessAdministration,orarelatedfield.

• Minimumof7yearsofexperienceinprocurement,strategicsourcing,categorymanagement,orsupplychainmanagement.

• Strongknowledgeofsourcingstrategydevelopment,supplierrelationshipmanagement,andcontractnegotiations.

• Demonstratedsuccessinfluencingstakeholdersandleadingcross-functionalcollaborationinaglobalenvironment.

• Stronganalytical,problem-solving,anddecision-makingskillswithexperienceleveragingdatatodrivebusinessoutcomes.

• ProfessionalcertificationssuchasCIPS,CPSM,orequivalentarepreferred.

WhatWeOffer

• ComprehensiveHealthCoverage–Medical,dental,vision,andprescriptionplans.

• RetirementSavings–401(k)withcompanymatchandadditionalcontributions.

• PaidTimeOff–FlexiblePTOandpaidholidays.

• ProfessionalGrowth–Tuitionreimbursementandcontinuouslearningprograms.

• FamilySupport–Parentalleave,adoptionassistance,andfertilitybenefits.

MoreAboutUs

• Joinaglobaltechnologyleaderadvancingasustainableenergyfuturethroughinnovativepowerandenergysolutions.

• Expandyourcareerthroughworld-classlearningopportunities,leadershipdevelopmentprograms,andinternationalcollaboration.

• Thriveinaninclusive,diverse,andcollaborativeculturewhereinnovation,safety,andcontinuousimprovementarevalued.

BackgroundScreeningandSecurityChecks

As part of thehiringprocess,HitachiEnergyconductspre-employmentbackgroundchecksthatmayincludeverificationofemploymenthistory,education,criminalrecords,andotherrelevantinformation,inaccordancewithapplicablelaws.

For certain roles, particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions, additional or more comprehensive background orsecurityscreeningsmayberequired.Thesemayinclude,butarenotlimitedto,enhancedcriminalhistorychecks,credithistoryreviews(wherelegallypermissible),sanctionsscreening,orotherduediligencemeasuresalignedwiththeresponsibilitiesoftheposition.

Thescopeanddepthofanybackgroundorsecurityreviewwillbedeterminedbasedonthenatureoftheroleandbusinessnecessityandwillalwaysbeconductedincompliancewithapplicablefederal,state,andlocallaws.Candidateswillbenotifiedand,whererequired,askedtoprovideconsentpriortotheinitiationofanysuchchecks.