Hitachi
Category Manager
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States · Full-time
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 22 hours ago
AccessibilityNegotiationSAPSupply ChainProcurementERPContract ManagementCustomer SupportCollaboration
About the role
- Your work will involve identifying cost reduction opportunities, improving supply chain efficiency, managing supplier performance, and monitoring market and regulatory developments.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute category strategies including spend evaluation, market intelligence, supplier segmentation, and risk management.
- Manage sourcing activities including RFQ/RFP development, negotiation, contract management, and supplier selection.
- Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers while monitoring performance and conducting business reviews.
- Drive continuous improvement activities with suppliers to enhance category performance.
- Collaborate with engineering, operations, finance, and other departments to align category strategies with business needs.
- Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities, value engineering activities, and supply chain efficiencies.
- Manage supplier quality, delivery, and service performance and implement corrective actions when needed.
- Proven record of developing and implementing category strategies and achieving cost savings.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in strategic sourcing, category management, or procurement, preferably within the energy or manufacturing sector.
- Proficiency in procurement software and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems such as SAP or Oracle.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field
- Master's degree preferred.
Benefits
- Access to learning platforms and career development programs.
- Attractive health and retirement benefits.
- Paid leave and flexible work arrangements.
Equal opportunity
- Hitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
- We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including females, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals
- with disabilities.
- Accessibility and reasonable accommodation
Visa & Work Authorization
- Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.
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