Strategic Procurement Specialist

About the Company : HVDC is committed to supporting global sourcing initiatives and fostering a collaborative environment. Our mission is to ensure optimal business outcomes through effective category strategies and purchasing activities.

About the Role : As a Category Specialist for HVDC Control & Protection category, you will play a key role in developing and executing category strategies that align with HVDC Business Strategies, while ensuring compliance with corporate purchasing policies.

Responsibilities :

• Develop our Supplier base within your Categories for Control & Protection MACH Cubicles, PCBAs, and other Electrical Products.
• Design and implement supplier strategies using market, cost, and risk analyses.
• Ensure supplier compliance with laws, regulations, standards, and directives required by Hitachi Energy.
• Secure material procurement for production plants.
• Support the development and implementation of regional / global sourcing strategies.
• Drive supplier development for Cabinet Integration, including identification and business case preparation.
• Conduct supplier financial and commercial analysis, risk review, and collaboration with Engineering & Supplier Quality.
• Drive RFQ and negotiation for projects, focusing on TCO, quality, lead time, and capacity.
• Interact with stakeholders in tender and project execution across various levels.
• Onboard new suppliers and conduct regular supplier evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Live Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity.

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Equal Opportunity Statement : We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.