Category Manager for Services 80 - 100% (f/m/d)

Hitachi, Ltd.; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 110.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary and incentives

Well-being and care

Paid and unpaid leave

Flexible work options

Benefits supporting financial security

Zusammenfassung

Hitachi Energy in Zurich seeks a dynamic Category Manager to lead sourcing, procurement, and management of Legal, HR, and Finance services. You will drive cost optimization, quality, and reliability within the Service category while navigating complex regional regulations.

You will implement CIPS‑driven strategies, negotiate contracts with key suppliers, and ensure compliance with Hitachi Energy directives. Collaboration across functions and countries is essential.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, HR, Business Administration, or related field; advanced education/certifications are a plus.
• 5+ years of experience, including at least 3 years in Supply Chain for indirect categories (legal, consulting, marketing, HR, temp labor, financial services).
• Strong collaboration across functions, business units, and countries.
• Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship capabilities.
• Solid project management and execution skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making abilities.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including coaching or mentoring others.
• Fluency in spoken & written English; proficiency with MS Office, MS Teams, Power BI, SAP Ariba.

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies using the CIPS process.
• Align stakeholders with sourcing strategies, processes, and guidelines.
• Minimize risk by procurement following company procedures and Hitachi Energy standards.
• Negotiate and renew contracts, price lists, terms, and conditions with key suppliers.
• Adapt contracts to local needs and implement frame agreements with risk management.
• Identify, assess, and select suppliers based on quality, delivery, cost, and sustainability.
• Establish and maintain standard local agreements and contract terms.
• Develop cost‑out initiatives and ensure SCM processes, standards, and compliance are applied.

Kenntnisse

Sourcing strategy

Contract management

Negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Project management

Analytical thinking

Leadership

MS Office

MS Teams

Power BI

SAP Ariba

English proficiency

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Business Administration

Advanced education/certifications (plus)

Tools

SAP Ariba

Power BI

MS Office

MS Teams

Jobbeschreibung

The opportunity

We areseekinga dynamic and highly knowledgeable Category Manager to join our team, focusing on the sourcing, procurement, and management of Legal, HR, Finance-related services. This role is pivotal in ensuring the highest standards of cost optimization, quality, delivery, and reliability within the Service category, while navigating the complex legislative environments of these regions.

How you’ll make an impact

• Implement effective sourcing strategies using the CIPS process to ensure suppliers can meet current and future business needs.
• Ensure all stakeholders understand and follow sourcing strategies, processes, and guidelines.
• Minimize quality and financial risk by purchasing according to company procedures and Hitachi Energy standards.
• Negotiate and renew contracts, price lists, terms, and conditions with key suppliers.
• Adapt corporate contractual frameworks to local needs and recommend/execute frame agreements with proper risk management.
• Identify, assess, and select suppliers based on quality, delivery, cost, and sustainability in line with company policies.
• Establish and maintain standard local agreements and contract terms following Hitachi Energy directives.
• Develop and implement cost‑out initiatives and ensure SCM processes, standards, and compliance are applied consistently.

Your background

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, HR, Business Administration, or related field; advanced education/certifications are a plus.
• 5+ years of experience, including at least 3 years in Supply Chain for indirect categories (legal, consulting, marketing, HR, temp labor, financial services).
• Strong collaboration skills across functions, business units, and countries.
• Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship capabilities.
• Solid project management and execution skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making abilities.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including coaching or mentoring others.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office, MS Teams, Power BI, SAP Ariba, and fluency in spoken & written English.

More about us

We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual – fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well‑being, we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together.

Our benefit offering is tailored based on your country of employment and generally includes:

• Competitive salary and incentives
• Well-being and care
• Paid and unpaid leave
• Flexible work options
• Benefits that support your financial security

You will receive more specific information during the recruitment process.