procurement manager

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The opportunity

Hitachi Energy Transformer Business Unit in Greater China operates across 55 cities, employs over 1,900 staff, and manages 5 transformer manufacturing plants. More than 90% of its sales come from locally manufactured products. We offer a comprehensive portfolio of Transformers Products, Solutions and Services. Transformers are essential in all electricity-related fields and applications, including power generation, transmission and distribution, oil, chemical and gas, industrial manufacturing, semiconductor and data centers, as well as building and transportation sectors.

Nearly half of our white-collar workforce comprises employees in engineering and scientific fields. Internally, we have targeted talent development programs for employees at different stages of their career development to build skills and competencies, foster training, support people to own career development, scale up organization for growth and execution.

How you’ll make an impact

1. You will develop, implement, and manage procurement strategies aligned with Hitachi's overall business goals and sustainability initiatives.

2. You will lead and mentor a team of procurement professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

3. You will identify and evaluate potential suppliers, conduct comprehensive supplier assessments, and manage supplier relationships, performance, and compliance.

4. You will negotiate complex contracts, terms, and conditions with suppliers to secure favorable pricing, quality, and delivery schedules.

5. You will analyze market trends, spend data, and supply chain risks to identify cost-saving opportunities and mitigate potential disruptions.

6. You will collaborate cross-functionally with various departments including engineering, manufacturing, finance and legal to understand procurement needs and ensure seamless integration of procurement processes.

7. You will implement and maintain robust procurement policies, procedures, and systems to ensure compliance with internal controls and external regulations.

8. You will manage the full procurement lifecycle from requisition to payment, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.

9. You will prepare and present regular reports on procurement performance, achieved savings and key metrics to senior management.

10. You will drive continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement function by leveraging industry best practices and relevant technologies.

11. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

12. Living Hitachi Energy's core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

1. Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering or related fields; Master’s degree is preferred.

2. Possess 8-10 years of progressive working experience in procurement, strategic sourcing or supply chain management, including 3-5 years of leadership or managerial experience.

3. Proven successful experience in negotiating and managing high-value contracts and delivering significant cost savings.

4. Solid understanding of global supply chain dynamics, procurement best practices and relevant industry regulations.

5. Possess excellent leadership, communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.

6. Proficient in procurement software including SAP Ariba, Coupa and Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, PowerPoint and Word.

7. Capable of working efficiently in a fast-paced, global and matrixed organizational environment.

8. Professional certifications such as CPSM or CIPS are strongly preferred.

More about us

We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefit programs to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us - in work and out. For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer the following employee benefits (subject to the respective plan rules) :

1.Up to 30 days full paid leaves per year

2.Flexible Benefit program (Supplementary Pensions included)

3.Medical Insurance(outpatient and inpatient)

4.Long service awards

5.Flexible Working(subject to role)

Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome Our selection process is continuous, and the position may be closed before the advertisement expires. So, if you are interested - don’t delay, apply today! All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner: Cherry Zhang, WeChat: cherryzhang2023.

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

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Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

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 or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.