Procurement Project Manager

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A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Job Description:

Brief task description

• The Project Procurement Manager (PPM) may lead one or several Procurement Projects

and/or Procurement Bids

• The PPM is accountable for end to end Procurement Strategy of a Project / Bid
• The PPM is expected to lead and drive Project Procurement Strategy, involving Category

Managers, Category Buyers and other Procurement players from all Participating Units

• The PPM identifies and establish saving targets for the Work Packages, while managing

Risk and Opportunities

• Furthermore, the PPM might address one or several Categories from an end to end

Procurement Process

• In the Bid phase, the PPM will lead the procurement team and consolidate Procurement

costs, while identifying Risk and Opportunities

Missions and responsibilities

• Own relationship with internal stakeholders and drive Procurement Project Strategy;
• Conduct opportunity analysis, spend and risk management
• Work closely with Project Management function to ensure alignment of Procurement

deliverables with Project Business needs

• Prepare and follow up on Project Procurement Plan
• Ensure that Hitachi e-Acquisition and all Hitachi procurement tools are fully used
• Perform make or buy analysis together with the team
• Execute end to end Procurement Process for the category, if requested

Work Experience Requirements

• Business school or Engineering degree
• Business, Procurement, Supply Chain or Engineering accreditations are desirable
• 5+ years’ experience in Procurement: Category and /or Projects
• Extensive experience in Procurement Strategy is mandatory
• Previous experience working with contracts and contract negotiation knowhow are

desirable

• Previous experience in Project Management is nice to have
• Previous experience working in a matrix organization desirable
• Ability to implement and follow up on Procurement Strategy, while reporting progress + Risk and Opportunities
• Knowledge of Procurement specific tools - TCO, Nego planner, Risk & Opportunity
• Advanced Excel skills, good knowledge of Power Point
• Manage various Procurement specific tools -increased complexity
• Ability to implement and follow up on Procurement Strategy, while reporting progress +

Personal competencies:

• "Can do" attitude and sense of ownership
• Persuasion and influencing skills
• Accuracy and attention to details
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Strong analytical skills
• Good verbal communication skills

Languages:

English (very good reading and writing)

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